Lee Anderson MP: written questions
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Energy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the conflict in the Middle East on energy prices for British consumers.
Answer: The Government recognises that families and businesses across the country will see the recent global events and once again be concerned about the impact on their energy bills. We continue to monitor the situation closely and we are looking at what further...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to (a) improve military readiness and (b) address gaps in military capability to build resilience to (i) current and (ii) future threats.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review sets out recommendations to enhance the readiness, agility and lethality of our armed forces, which will be implemented through the Defence Investment Plan, ensuring our Armed Forces have the capabilities to tackle current and...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK’s defence industrial base.
Answer: This Defence Industrial Strategy (published on 8 September 2025) emphasises the importance of supporting UK-based businesses, to build and maintain a thriving, resilient and competitive UK industrial base. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) regularly assesses ...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the UK's level of military readiness for potential large-scale conflict.
Answer: Defence continues to focus on ensuring its readiness, including for a high-intensity conflict, in line with the recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The SDR is already being implemented, and the Defence Investment Plan will further shape...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made on the adequacy of the UK's air defence.
Answer: This Government inherited a set of Armed Forces that were described by a previous defence secretary as having been “hollowed out and underfunded”. He made these comments from his time on the Government benches in the last Parliament. The Department routin...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Mediterranean SeaMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of a lack of naval assets in the Mediterranean on the attack on RAF Akrotiri.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) keeps its defensive posture in the region under constant review and decisions are made based on operational factors. The deployment of HMS Dragon is in addition to the considerable amount of capability positioned into RAF Akr...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Royal Navy is strengthening its warfighting effectiveness by modernising its fleet, investing in its people, and accelerating adaptation to emerging threats. The First Sea Lord has set out his vision of a Hybrid Navy that combines new high‑end capabil...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the size of the Royal Navy fleet.
Answer: The size and composition of the Royal Navy are kept under continuous review to ensure the force can meet Defence tasks and operational commitments.
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the UK's military capabilities.
Answer: This Government inherited a set of Armed Forces that were described by a previous defence secretary as having been “hollowed out and underfunded”. He made these comments from his time on the Government benches in the last Parliament. The Department routin...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce diagnosis times for women with endometriosis.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce. We are committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ong...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of recent trends in diagnosis times for women with endometriosis.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce. We are committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ong...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Small BusinessesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of high energy bills on small businesses in the UK.
Answer: The Government wants to provide businesses with better protection from being locked into unfair and expensive energy contracts, and more redress when they have a complaint. That’s why the Government has decided to regulate Third-Party Intermediaries (TPIs...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117406More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of business rates on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic. To suppo...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: CostsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of statutory and compliance costs on (a) small and (b) micro businesses.
Answer: The Government recognises that too many small businesses have been held back from achieving growth and reaching their full potential in recent years. That is why we published our Plan for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses. The Plan contains over 200 targe...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117404More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support the growth of (a) small and (b) micro companies.
Answer: We are taking measures to ensure the wider economic environment is conducive to growth. We are cutting borrowing and debt, and supporting the Bank of England by taking action to bring inflation down – which otherwise dampens investment in the UK and slows...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support small consultancy businesses.
Answer: The UK Government has, for the first time, chosen to put Professional and Business Services at the heart of our modern industrial policy, with consultancy as one of its key Frontier Sectors driving future growth.The Department supports small consultancy b...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: CharitiesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department’s planned timeline is for the publication of its consultation on the licensing, regulation and inspection of domestic rescue and rehoming organisations in England.
Answer: The Animal Welfare strategy sets out Government priorities until 2030. Policies will be delivered throughout this time. Next steps on the consultation will be announced in due course.
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAudiology: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how long the waiting times are for an NHS audiology appointment in (a) Ashfield constituency, (b) Nottinghamshire and (c) England.
Answer: We are committed to transforming diagnostic services and will support the National Health Service to increase diagnostic capacity to bring down the size of the list and reduce waiting times, including for audiology.The Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Founda...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Hearing ImpairmentDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure (a) primary and (b) secondary schools are able to support pupils with hearing difficulties.
Answer: The majority of children and young with hearing impairments are already taught in mainstream schools and we aim to improve inclusivity and expertise in these schools further. In addition to requiring those teaching children with sensory impairment to hold...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHearing Impairment: DiscriminationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116810More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to ensure people with hearing loss do not face discrimination in society.
Answer: The Equality Act 2010 makes it clear that businesses and public bodies that provide goods and services to the public must not unlawfully discriminate against disabled people, including those who are deaf or have hearing impairments. The Act places an anti...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHearing Impairment: LonelinessDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure people with hearing loss don’t face (a) loneliness and (b) social exclusion.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting people at risk of loneliness, including those with hearing loss, to have the social connections they need. Our ambition to strengthen positive social connections is a key part of achieving wider government object...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHearing Impairment: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support research into hearing loss treatment.
Answer: The Department delivers research into hearing loss via the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).This includes, for example, £2.4 million of NIHR funding for a study that will compare giving adults with severe hearing loss implants in bot...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHearing Impairment: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to encourage people to seek help in the early stages of hearing loss.
Answer: National Health Service audiology services are locally commissioned, and the responsibility for meeting the needs of non-hearing people lies with local NHS commissioners.We expect local commissioning to be informed by the best available evidence, relevant...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAudiology: AshfieldDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the provision of NHS audiology services in Ashfield constituency.
Answer: We are committed to transforming diagnostic services and will support the National Health Service to increase diagnostic capacity to bring down the size of the list and reduce waiting times, including for audiology.The Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Founda...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAlopecia: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support research into alopecia.
Answer: The Department invests over £1.6 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health and care incl...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
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