Lee Anderson MP: written questions 2026
576 published records · newest first.
Written questions
UnemploymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help tackle (a) unemployment rates and (b) job displacement.
Answer: Economic growth is this Government’s first mission; we are committed to creating good jobs, helping more people into work and raising living standards. DWP is tackling unemployment by reshaping our employment support offer to break down barriers related t...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: ClosuresDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of business closures on the UK economy.
Answer: The latest statistics show that, on average, 312,000 businesses closed per year between 2019-2024, with 280,000 businesses closing in 2024. However, business births have exceeded closures over this period.The table below illustrates the total business clo...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemploymentTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114122More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of costs for businesses on unemployment levels.
Answer: Economic growth is this government’s number one priority. Businesses have choices about how they respond to changes in their costs, including through adjusting profits, prices, and patterns of employment, meaning employment is not mechanically affected by...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: EmploymentTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114121More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to help SMEs to increase employment opportunities.
Answer: We are helping SMEs grow and employ more people through our largest ever injection of capital into the British Business Bank. Over the next five years, the British Business Bank will increase annual deployment by two-thirds, aiming to unlock around £26 bi...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemploymentTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114120More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of her policies on levels of unemployment.
Answer: Economic growth is this government’s number one priority. The OBR’s November forecast, which accounts for the impacts of government policy, judges that employment will increase in every year of the forecast, and will be higher in every year than in their ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPregnancy: UltrasonicsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential mental impact of delays to getting an ultrasound scan on pregnant women.
Answer: Women are usually offered two ultrasound scans during their pregnancy, around weeks 12 and 20, although more may be recommended based on their health and the pregnancy. No assessment has been made of the potential mental impact of delays to getting an ult...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUltrasonics: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on the waiting time for emergency ultrasound scans at Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB hospitals.
Answer: The Department does not hold information on waiting times for emergency ultrasound scans.However, in December 2025, the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board carried out 2,021 unscheduled, or emergency, non-obstetric ultrasound tests. U...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUltrasonics: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what targets his Department has for NHS trusts regarding wait times for an ultrasound scan.
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 ultrasound.The National Imaging Data Collection (N...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUltrasonics: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of NHS ultrasound provision.
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 ultrasound.The National Imaging Data Collection (N...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPregnancy: UltrasonicsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure pregnant women can access an emergency ultrasound scan in NHS hospitals within 24 hours of coming into A&E.
Answer: Pregnant women presenting at accident and emergency departments should be assessed and will receive additional care, such as further investigations, which may include an ultrasound scan, where clinical assessment indicates a need.Only in the context of th...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help improve employment opportunities for older people.
Answer: Work helps everyone play active and fulfilling roles in society while building financial security for retirement, and we recognise the wealth of skills and experience that older workers bring both to the workplace and the economy. We are committed to supp...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMedia: DiscriminationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of trends in the level of ageism in the media sector.
Answer: There are processes in place to track and monitor diversity data across the media, including a statutory role for Ofcom under the Communications Act 2003 to promote diversity and inclusion in the TV and radio sector. As part of this, broadcasters provide ...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLoneliness: Older PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help reduce loneliness among older people.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting people at risk of loneliness, including the elderly, to have the social connections they need. Our ambition to strengthen positive social connections is a key part of achieving wider government objectives to crea...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOlder People: DiscriminationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112800More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help ensure that older people feel able to challenge ageism in the workplace.
Answer: I refer the Hon member to the answer on 1 September 2025 (PQs 69429, 69430).
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOlder People: DiscriminationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112799More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help ensure that older people feel able to challenge ageism in society.
Answer: I refer the Hon member to the answer on 1 September 2025 (PQs 69429, 69430).
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOlder People: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112798More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support older people in financial difficulties.
Answer: We are committed to helping pensioners with the cost of living and ensuring financial security in retirement. The State Pension will remain the foundation of retirement income and, in line with the government’s commitment to the Triple Lock for the durati...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSuicideDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to provide 24/7 mental health support to prevent suicide.
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan sets out ambitious plans to boost mental health support across the country. This includes transforming mental health services into 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres, improving assertive outreach and access to timely mental h...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSuicide: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help raise public awareness of routes for support to prevent male suicide.
Answer: The Suicide Prevention Strategy for England identifies middle aged men as a priority group for targeted and tailored support at a national level. There needs to be appropriate support and signposting for suicide prevention from services men commonly inter...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSuicideDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve support for families affected by suicide.
Answer: Evidence suggests that those who are bereaved by suicide may have a risk of dying by suicide up to three times higher than the general population. The Suicide Prevention Strategy for England identifies eight priority areas for targeted and tailored suppor...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSuicide: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to help (a) tackle male suicide and (b) improve access to support for men struggling with their mental health.
Answer: The Suicide Prevention Strategy for England identifies middle aged men as a priority group for targeted and tailored support at a national level. There needs to be appropriate support and signposting for suicide prevention from services men commonly inter...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMedicine: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 6 February 2026 to Question 103857, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the number of publicly-funded (a) medical and (b) dental training pla
Answer: The Government is committed to training the staff we need, including doctors and dentists, to ensure patients are cared for by the right professional, when and where they need it.The Government is committed to publishing a 10 Year Workforce Plan to set ou...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordKidney DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent kidney disease.
Answer: The NHS England Renal Service Transformation Programme has been established to support the transformation of renal services across England to deliver better services and outcomes in relation to kidney disease. The programme recognises the importance of pr...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordKidney DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce increases in the number of kidney disease cases.
Answer: The NHS England Renal Service Transformation Programme has been established to support the transformation of renal services across England to deliver better services and outcomes in relation to kidney disease. The programme recognises the importance of pr...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordKidney DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help tackle kidney disease.
Answer: The NHS England Renal Service Transformation Programme has been established to support the transformation of renal services across England to deliver better services and outcomes in relation to kidney disease. The programme recognises the importance of pr...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve research into (a) the causes of respiratory conditions and (b) the adoption of new medicines for respiratory conditions.
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring that all patients, including those with respiratory conditions, have access to cutting-edge clinical research and innovative, lifesaving treatments. Between 2020/21 and 2025/26, the Department, through its research ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament record
Published records only — not a full account of an MP’s work. How we work →