Laurence Turner MP: written questions
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Supported Housing: BirminghamMinistry of JusticeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many non-Birmingham residents have been placed in supported exempt accommodation in Birmingham by HM Prison and Probation Service in each of the last five years.
Answer: Many placements of persons subject to probation supervision are made by local authorities. Without incurring disproportionate cost, it would not be possible to determine, in each case, whether a placement had been made by H M Prison & Probation Servic...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Window BlindsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department holds information on trends in the number of apprenticeship starts in the windows blinds manufacturing and installation sector.
Answer: Data on apprenticeship starts, including for the Level 2 Fenestration fabricator and Level 2 Fenestration installer standards, are published in the Apprenticeships statistics publication, which can be accessed at: https://explore-education-statistics.serv...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBirmingham City CouncilMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timetable is for publishing the Birmingham Commissioners' latest report to the Secretary of State.
Answer: The Government plans to publish the latest report from the Birmingham City Council Commissioners, together with a response, as soon as practicable. The report will be considered in line with the usual arrangements for statutory interventions before public...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Highways and Network Rail: StaffDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the (a) average age and (b) number of deaths in service was for employees of (i) National Highways and (ii) Network Rail in each of the last ten years.
Answer: The tables below show the average age of all active employees at the start of each year and the number of employees who have died while in service across each year at both National Highways and Network Rail.National Highways (NH)YearAverage age of all NH ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSupported Housing: BirminghamDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many Supported Exempt Accommodation properties Ofsted inspected in Birmingham in each of the last ten years.
Answer: Supported Accommodation registered with Ofsted provides semi-independent living arrangements for 16 and 17-year-old looked after children and care leavers, as they transition towards adulthood. The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 came i...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLatex: AllergiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the impact of latex glove usage in the food industry on individuals with a latex allergy.
Answer: The Food Standards Agency recognises that the use of natural rubber latex (NRL) gloves in the food industry may pose a risk to individuals with a latex allergy, with reactions ranging from mild irritation to, in rare cases, severe allergic responses. Unde...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to page 22 of the Road Safety Strategy, what discussions her Department has had with trade unions on the development of the National Work-Related Road Safety Charter.
Answer: The National Work-Related Road Safety Charter is in the early stages of development with contributions from a range of stakeholders within industry and the public sector. There have not been specific discussions with unions at this point, but they will be...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: SlaughterhousesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 20 May to Question UIN 362, what her Department's proposed timetable is for introducing a consultation to ban the use of carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs.
Answer: As set out in the response to UIN 362, further details will be shared later this year.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGame: BirdsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5195More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to launch the call for evidence on how gamebirds are reared in the gamebird sector.
Answer: As stated in the Animal Welfare Strategy the Government will launch a call for evidence to improve its understanding of the welfare issues on how gamebirds are reared. The Government will take this forward in due course.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed TwoDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when HS2 Ltd will next publish minutes of its board meetings.
Answer: HS2 Ltd Board minutes covering the period between August and November 2025 will be published by the end of May, following this week’s cost and schedule ranges announcement. HS2 Ltd Board minutes covering the period between December 2025 to March 2026 will...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: TrespassDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many passenger rail delay minutes were attributed to trespassers in each year from 2020/21 to 2025/26.
Answer: The British Transport Police work in collaboration with the rail industry to minimise disruption to the network following a trespass incident. Their activity includes innovative new tactics such as the deployment of Beyond Visual Line of Sight drones, whi...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFriedreich's Ataxia: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 676More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the oral contribution of the Deputy Prime Minister, on 05 November 2025, Official Report, column 903, what recent progress his Department has made on ensuring that the NHS support
Answer: Following the oral question, the former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety met with Jonathan Brash, his constituent, and Ataxia UK. Under the UK Rare Diseases Framework, the Government is working to improve access to s...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTraffic OfficersDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 February 2025 to Question 29687 on Traffic Officers, how many National Highways traffic officers were employed on 15 March in (a) 2025 and (b) 2026.
Answer: The number of traffic officers employed by National Highways on 15 March in 2025 and 2026 were as follows: YearTraffic officer headcount on 15 March20251,62620261,620
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFree Schools: BirminghamDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what funding has been allocated to the construction of the Frankley Hill specialist school in New Frankley, Birmingham.
Answer: Frankley Hill School in Birmingham is currently at an early stage of development. At this stage, a specific project budget has not yet been confirmed. A feasibility study is underway, including site surveys and initial design work, which will inform the o...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: TrespassDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 125758, and with reference to the Answer of 19 October 2019 to Question 2677, what information the British Transport Police hold on the number of (a) prosecut
Answer: The British Transport Police (BTP) record this data, however due to data recording methods and the extended time period the request applies to, they have not been able to extract the information within the timeframe. I have asked the Rail Minister to writ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrocortisoneDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on patients with (a) Addison's Disease and (b) adrenal insufficiency of the permanent discontinuation of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100mg/1m
Answer: The Department are aware of the discontinuation of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100 milligram/one millilitre solution for injection and we continue to work with industry to find a longer-term solution.Hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100 milligram powde...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRolling Stock: ExpenditureDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the cost to the public purse was of her Department's acquisition of Class 365 units in 2019.
Answer: The cost of the purchase of the Class 365s in 2019 was £123.6M which was set out in the 2020 accounts of Train Fleet (2019) (“TF19”) available through Companies House (see principal activities and note 7 fixed assets). This purchase price has been substan...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOppressionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she is making to G7 partner nations on the prevention of transnational repression.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 11 December 2025 in response to Question 97660.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: West MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department has assessed the potential merits of constructing (a) the Bordesley Chord West (b) the Bordesley Chord East at the same time.
Answer: Network Rail awarded a contract for detailed design for the Western phase of Midlands Rail Hub (including both Bordesley Chords) in December 2025. Progressing to delivery is subject to securing necessary consents and a final investment decision, which wil...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHighway CodeDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information her Department holds on the levels of public awareness of the 29 January 2022 revisions to the Highway Code.
Answer: Improving road safety is one of my Department’s highest priorities. Injuries and fatalities from road collisions caused by driving are unacceptable, and this Government will work hard to prevent these tragedies for all road users. That is why on 7 January...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: TrespassDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the maximum penalty for railway trespass was set at £1,000; and what the maximum penalty was previously.
Answer: The maximum penalty of £1,000 for railway trespass was set with effect from 1 October 1992, following amendments to the standard scale of fines made under the Criminal Justice Act 1991. Prior to October 1992, the maximum penalty at level 3 on the standard...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: TrespassDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the sum of penalties for railway trespass has been in each of the last ten years.
Answer: Information on the number of financial penalties imposed by the courts is held by the Ministry of Justice, from sentencing data recorded by HM Courts & Tribunals Service. The Department for Transport does not record the sum of penalties for railway tr...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: TrespassDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people were (a) prosecuted for and (b) convicted of railway trespass in each of the last ten years.
Answer: Prosecution and Conviction data are held by the Ministry of Justice from court records collected by HM Courts & Tribunals Service. The Department for Transport does not hold this data separately for railway trespass and it is not always recorded as it...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTrappingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 in preventing unlicenced use of glue traps.
Answer: This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only. No formal assessment of the effectiveness of the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 in preventing unlicensed use of glue traps has been made. The Act aims to improve ani...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Centre for Defence MedicineMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when Glenart Castle Mess in Longbridge, Birmingham will reopen.
Answer: Glenart Castle Mess is anticipated to reopen in Summer 2026. The closure of the Mess has no impact on Defence’s ability to meet its contractual obligations with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where the majority of personnel based at Glenart C...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
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