Lee Anderson MP: written questions 2026
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AsylumHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on the number of asylum seekers who have voluntarily visited their country of origin while their asylum claim is being processed.
Answer: Requests to leave the UK whilst continuing to pursue an asylum claim will only be accepted in the most exceptional circumstances such as the serious illness or death of a close family member or access to medical treatment abroad as it is unavailable in th...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: Raw MaterialsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of raw materials used in the production of equipment for the armed forces are sourced in Britain.
Answer: The Government is spending more of a rising defence budget with British companies. Ministry of Defence (MOD) total direct expenditure with industry was £35.4 billion in 2024-25, of which £31.7 billion was with UK industry. Of the total industry spend, £11...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUtilities: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent steps he is taking to support households with the cost of utility bills.
Answer: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is the lead department for the energy sector only. Regarding energy utility bills, lowering bills is central to every decision we make. Thanks to decisions in Government's Autumn Budget, the Department for E...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of equipment used by the British armed forces is made in the UK.
Answer: The Government is spending more of a rising defence budget with British companies. Ministry of Defence (MOD) total direct expenditure with industry was £35.4 billion in 2024-25, of which £31.7 billion was with UK industry. Of the total industry spend, £11...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of the cost of energy bills on households.
Answer: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is the lead department for the energy sector only. Regarding energy utility bills, lowering bills is central to every decision we make. Thanks to decisions in Government's Autumn Budget, the Department for E...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to increase transparency in the way immigration applications are processed.
Answer: All entry clearance, permission to stay and settlement applications are subject to customer service standards which we report on our website along with transparency data on performance. Where an individual is refused permission they are provided with a fu...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented MigrantsHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of illegal migration on risks to the public.
Answer: The Border Security Command (BSC) whose work is imperative not only to stop criminals from entering the UK via small boats in the first place but to stop anyone from making these dangerous journeys. This is why the BSC is working with partners internation...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: VettingHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what vetting her Department undertakes into people who arrived in the UK illegally who subsequently apply for leave to remain.
Answer: The Home Office performs mandatory identity verification and security checks on all individuals applying to enter or remain in the UK. These checks are set out in comprehensive, internal guidance called the UK Visas and Immigration Operating Mandate (OM)....
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCrime: StatisticsHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to improve transparency in the way crime data is published.
Answer: The Office for National Statistics has primary responsibility for publishing information on crime statistics.They publish progress updates on their crime statistics improvement programme, with the last update in July 2025, available here: Improving crime ...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered the potential impact of delaying local elections in 2026 on levels of public trust in (a) the Government and (b) the UK’s democratic system.
Answer: This government takes democracy very seriously. In the spirit of devolution and trusting local leaders we have listened to councils telling us about the capacity constraints they are operating within and the work that reorganisation introduces on top of e...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what background checks her Department conducts on migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats.
Answer: The Home Office conducts mandatory identity and security checks on all small boat arrivals.As part of this process, the Home Office collects biometric data—such as facial images and fingerprints—to establish identity. These biometrics are checked against ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people living in Home Office supported asylum accommodation have been accused of a crime.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold data on the number of people in asylum accommodation who have been accused of a crime. Allegations of criminal activity are matters for the police, who are responsible for recording, investigating, and progressing criminal re...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people who have crossed the English Channel in small boats have been linked to proscribed terrorist groups in each of the last three years.
Answer: The first priority of Government is protecting national security and the safety of UK citizens. All applications for UK immigration status, including for all those arriving through illegal migration routes, are subject to comprehensive checks.It would not...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: EqualityMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department holds data on much money the Armed Forces have spent on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programmes in each of the last three years.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 6 May 2025 to Question 49058 to the hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay.
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: InspectionsDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made about the potential merits of making all Ofsted inspections unannounced.
Answer: Ofsted typically gives a short period of notice of its inspections. This supports the effective conduct of the inspection visit. Ofsted also has the ability to inspect without notice where it has concerns about a provider.
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSleep: Health EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to increase awareness among parents of safe sleeping practices for babies.
Answer: Advice on safe sleeping is provided to parents through health visitors, midwives and early years professionals at key points during pregnancy and a child’s early months, in line with nationally recognised guidance. Best Start Family Hubs act as a front do...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: SleepDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made about the effectiveness of the Early years foundation stage statutory framework in offering sufficient guidance on safe sleep for babies.
Answer: The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which all early years providers are required to follow, includes a requirement for babies to be placed down to sleep in line with the latest government safety guidanceThe Early Years qualificati...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: SleepDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Government has plans to increase levels of safe sleep regulations for babies in the Early years foundation stage statutory framework.
Answer: The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which all early years providers are required to follow, includes a requirement for babies to be placed down to sleep in line with the latest government safety guidanceThe Early Years qualificati...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNurseries: SleepDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her department is taking to ensure all nursery staff receive sufficient training regarding safe sleep for babies.
Answer: The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which all early years providers are required to follow, includes a requirement for babies to be placed down to sleep in line with the latest government safety guidanceThe Early Years qualificati...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcare: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve safeguarding practices at (a) nurseries and (b) childcare centres.
Answer: The safety of our youngest children is our utmost priority, and the department continually monitors and strengthens safeguarding requirements across early years settings, including nurseries and childcare centres.In September 2025, we implemented changes ...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if the Government will declare a national emergency regarding the cross Channel small boat migration crisis.
Answer: The number of small boat crossings is too high and this Government is taking action. The Home Secretary has announced the most sweeping reforms to tackle illegal migration in decades, removing the incentives that bring illegal migrants to the UK and scali...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an estimate on the number of international students in British universities she expects to be part of Erasmus scheme exchanges after the UK rejoins the scheme.
Answer: In 2018/19, there were approximately 31,000 inbound higher education student mobilities via the Erasmus+ Programme. There were approximately 16,000 outbound higher education student mobilities in the same year.The department expects there will be a greate...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving under InfluenceHome OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on trends in the number of offences for driving under the influence of (a) alcohol and (b) drugs.
Answer: The Home Office collects information on the number of notifiable offences recorded by the police in England and Wales, including the number of ‘Causing death by careless driving under influence of drink or drugs’ offences. These are published on a quarter...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: Anti-social BehaviourHome OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on trends in the level of antisocial behaviour relating to nuisance bikers.
Answer: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes quarterly data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) on the percentage of respondents who reported antisocial behaviour in their area, broken down by type of ASB. This includes “Drink related...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: NoiseHome OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on trends in the level of antisocial behaviour relating to noise.
Answer: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes quarterly data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) on the percentage of respondents who reported antisocial behaviour in their area, broken down by type of ASB. This includes “Drink related...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
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