Lee Anderson MP: written questions 2026
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Asylum: Criminal RecordsHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the bilateral criminal records sharing agreements with (a) Albania, (b) Kosovo and (c) the Five Eyes Alliance when vetting individuals seeking re
Answer: We take the issue of preventing foreign criminals entering the UK extremely seriously, and we continue to strengthen our borders so that we can prevent crime and protect the public, delivering on this Government’s commitment totackle foreign criminality.F...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: INTERPOLHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of information-sharing through INTERPOL channels with non-EU member states on individuals seeking residency in the UK.
Answer: We take the issue of preventing foreign criminals entering the UK extremely seriously, and we continue to strengthen our borders so that we can prevent crime and protect the public, delivering on this Government’s commitment totackle foreign criminality.F...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: Criminal RecordsHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department is taking to ensure people arriving from (a) EU states and (b) non-EU sates are subject to criminal record checks when entering the UK.
Answer: Border Force performs checks on 100% of passengers arriving at the UK border on scheduled services, enabling interventions against those known or suspected to pose a risk to the national interest.Border Force work alongside other law enforcement agencies ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpeech and Language Therapy: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government has made an assessment of the potential link between increases in digital communication methods and speech, language and communication needs in children.
Answer: We recognise that digital devices are now a part of most children’s lives, and that their impact on development, health, and behaviour is complex and not yet fully understood. Last month, the Government published advice on screen use for children aged zer...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Speech and Language DisordersDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment the Government has made of the connection between speech, language and communication needs for children and their long-term employment prospects in (a) Ashfield constituency and (b) natio
Answer: We set out our plans to reform the system of support for children with special educational needs in the Schools White Paper and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) consultation document and will continue to invest in the Nuffield Early Langu...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Speech and Language DisordersDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment the Government has made of the connection between speech, language and communication needs and educational attainment in (a) Ashfield constituency and (b) nationally.
Answer: We set out our plans to reform the system of support for children with special educational needs in the Schools White Paper and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) consultation document and will continue to invest in the Nuffield Early Langu...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpeech and Language Therapy: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125715More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the waiting time for NHS children’s speech and language therapy support in (a) Ashfield, (b) Nottinghamshire and (c) nationally.
Answer: Community health services, including children’s speech and language therapy, are locally commissioned to enable systems to best meet the needs of their communities.The Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) recognises that waiting time...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRegional AirportsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125495More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to promote the use of regional airports.
Answer: Regional airports are vital in addressing transport inequity by connecting all regions of the UK to national and international opportunities. They serve our local communities by supporting thousands of jobs while maintaining social and family ties and str...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFerriesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support domestic ferry companies.
Answer: Domestic ferry companies operate their services predominantly in a commercial environment without intervention from the Government.The Department for Transport continues to engage with domestic ferry companies and wider local stakeholders.
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPortsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure British ports operate at high efficiency.
Answer: The United Kingdom has a world leading maritime sector, including its ports. The ports sector is largely privatised, so government direct intervention is limited. Whilst there are some government bodies who do direct day to day work within ports, matters ...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to reduce international maritime drug smuggling through British ports.
Answer: Border Force runs a 24/7 operation, with its officers working at over 140 sea and airports across the UK and overseas. We are determined to protect the public from drug trafficking and crack down on organised crime groups behind illicit drugs supply by ta...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: EmploymentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on trends in the number of jobs in the oil and gas sector since 2023.
Answer: The Government holds information on employment trends in the oil and gas sector from a range of sources, including industry data and independent research. The Office for National Statistics estimates that direct employment in the sector was around 27,000 ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on trends in the average cost of household energy bills since 2023.
Answer: The department publishes statistics on domestic electricity and gas bills, based on data provided to the department by energy suppliers.Annual domestic energy bills - GOV.UK
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: AshfieldDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the quality of open water in Ashfield constituency.
Answer: The Environment Agency will publish updated water body classifications later this year (https://environment.data.gov.uk/catchment-planning/England/classifications). This will provide a measure of the health of the water environment, focusing on the effect...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: AshfieldDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to improve the water quality of open water in Ashfield constituency.
Answer: The Environment Agency will publish updated water body classifications later this year (https://environment.data.gov.uk/catchment-planning/England/classifications). This will provide a measure of the health of the water environment, focusing on the effect...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking to ensure people living with bowel cancer can access suitable support.
Answer: The Government and the National Health Service are taking crucial steps to improve cancer experience for patients across England, including for bowel cancer.NHS England aims to empower individuals with choice and control over their health and care through...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer.
Answer: The Government is determined to cut waiting times and improve outcomes for all cancers, including bowel cancer. The National Cancer Plan was published on 4 February 2026, which will ensure that three in every four people diagnosed with cancer are either c...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to support research into (a) causes and (b) treatment of bowel cancer.
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering cancer research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department for Science, Innovation and Tech...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking to provide earlier diagnosis for bowel cancer.
Answer: The Government is determined to cut waiting times and improve outcomes for all cancers, including bowel cancer. The National Cancer Plan was published on 4 February 2026, which will ensure that three in every four people diagnosed with cancer are either c...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: AutismDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of support guidelines in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools for children with autism.
Answer: To ensure teachers can support children before needs escalate, the department will develop National Inclusion Standards that set out evidence-informed tools, strategies and approaches for educators across the 0 to 25 system, to use in identifying and supp...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: AutismDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Government are taking to help increase employment opportunities for people with autism.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting all neurodivergent people, including autistic people, into and at work. This is part of our wider commitment to drive healthy and inclusive workplaces for all. Our employment support for neurodivergent people is l...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: AutismDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help support autistic people to find employment.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting all neurodivergent people, including autistic people, into and at work. This is part of our wider commitment to drive healthy and inclusive workplaces for all. Our employment support for neurodivergent people is l...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAutism: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department have taken to help support research into the causes of autism.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting people with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autistic people, and we are taking action to increase awareness and understanding of autism across the health and social care sector, education, and employment....
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAutism: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure children with autism receive adequate support in Ashfield constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting people with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autistic people of all ages. Autistic children and people should have the right support in place, tailored to their individual needs, to live well in their comm...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAutism: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to raise awareness of the signs of autism in adults.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting people with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autistic people, and we are taking action to increase awareness and understanding of autism across the health and social care sector, education, and employment....
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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