Lee Anderson MP: written questions 2026
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Beer and Public HousesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21770More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with (a) pub landlords and (b) brewers.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials regularly engage with businesses across sectors, and the Government recognises the value pubs and breweries bring and the challenges they face across the country, including in Ashfield.The Government has announced a 20% cu...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: NottinghamshireDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support pubs in (a) Ashfield constituency and (b) Nottinghamshire.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital contribution that pubs and other hospitality businesses make to local economies, high streets and communities, including in Ashfield and across Nottinghamshire. We continue to engage closely with the sector through regu...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: NottinghamshireTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21768More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps his Department has taken to support pubs in (a) Ashfield constituency and (b) Nottinghamshire.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials regularly engage with businesses across sectors, and the Government recognises the value pubs and breweries bring and the challenges they face across the country, including in Ashfield.The Government has announced a 20% cu...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21767More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a introducing a discount on business rates for pubs.
Answer: The Government recognises that pubs, social clubs and live music venues have faced significant pressures in recent years. Earlier this year, the Government cut every pub, social club and live music venues bill by 15 per cent and ensured bills will be fro...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBeer and Cider: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21766More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will reduce beer and cider duty for drinks served in pubs.
Answer: The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBeer and Public Houses: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21765More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps his Department has taken to support (a) pubs and (b) breweries.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials regularly engage with businesses across sectors, and the Government recognises the value pubs and breweries bring and the challenges they face across the country, including in Ashfield.The Government has announced a 20% cu...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth: DisadvantagedDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment her department has made of the impact of health inequalities on patient outcomes across England.
Answer: Through our 10-Year Health Plan, we are committed to tackling the social determinants of health, improving healthy life expectancy for everyone, and halving the gap between the richest and poorest regions. By bringing together departments across the Gover...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth: DisadvantagedDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps her department is taking to address healthcare inequalities in the constituency of Ashfield.
Answer: Through our 10-Year Health Plan, we are committed to tackling the social determinants of health, improving healthy life expectancy for everyone, and halving the gap between the richest and poorest regions. By bringing together departments across the Gover...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth: DisadvantagedDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her department is taking to tackle health inequalities across England.
Answer: Through our 10-Year Health Plan, we are committed to tackling the social determinants of health, improving healthy life expectancy for everyone, and halving the gap between the richest and poorest regions. By bringing together departments across the Gover...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPower FailuresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her department is taking to prevent electricity system collapse.
Answer: Great Britain has a highly resilient energy system. Maintaining a secure electricity supply is a key priority for the Government. Government works closely with industry and regulators to improve and maintain the resilience and security of energy infrastru...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPower FailuresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions her Department has had with National Energy System Operator about the risk of blackouts.
Answer: Great Britain has a highly resilient energy system. Maintaining a secure electricity supply is a key priority for the Government. Government works closely with industry and regulators to improve and maintain the resilience and security of energy infrastru...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPower FailuresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department is taking to prevent (a) power cuts and (b) blackouts.
Answer: Great Britain has a highly resilient energy system. Maintaining a secure electricity supply is a key priority for the Government. Government works closely with industry and regulators to improve and maintain the resilience and security of energy infrastru...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to increase access to mental health support services.
Answer: Too many people have waited too long for the mental health support they need. The Government is determined to transform mental health services so that people can access high-quality care when and where they need it.We are working with NHS England to impro...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to cut waiting times for referrals to mental health support.
Answer: Too many people have waited too long for the mental health support they need. The Government is determined to transform mental health services so that people can access high-quality care when and where they need it.We are working with NHS England to impro...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPostpartum Haemorrhage: NottinghamshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21756More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to tackle the rate of postpartum haemorrhage in Nottinghamshire.
Answer: Both Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust continue surveillance and governance oversight of severe postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), with serious cases reviewed through the Perinatal Safety Incident Revi...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: QualificationsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a statutory requirement for (a) hairdressers and (b) barbers to hold specified qualifications.
Answer: We have no current plans for additional regulation for hairdressers and barbers, but we remain open to evidence. The Hairdressers Registration Act 1964 provides for a UK register of qualified hairdressers and barbers, although registration remains volunta...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: RegulationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to provide local authorities with greater powers to regulate (a) hairdressers and (b) barbers.
Answer: The Government has no current plans to provide local authorities with additional powers to regulate hairdressers or barbers. The Hairdressers Registration Act 1964 provides for a UK register of qualified hairdressers and barbers, although registration is ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: Health and SafetyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure customers are protected from (a) injury and (b) other harm as a result of attending (i) hairdressers and (ii) barbershops.
Answer: Businesses in the hair and beauty sector including barber shops, hairdressers and beauty salons are required to comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations, which place duties on businesses to assess and control the ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: RegulationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing mandatory (a) registration and (b) licensing for (i) hairdressers and (ii) barbershops.
Answer: We have no current plans for additional regulation for hairdressers and barbers, but we remain open to evidence. The Hairdressers Registration Act 1964 provides for a UK register of qualified hairdressers and barbers, although registration remains volunta...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: RegulationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to introduce (a) mandatory registration and (b) regulations for (i) hairdressers and (ii) barbershops.
Answer: We have no current plans for additional regulation for hairdressers and barbers, but we remain open to evidence. The Hairdressers Registration Act 1964 provides for a UK register of qualified hairdressers and barbers, although registration remains volunta...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to improve (a) mental and (b) emotional support for people with brain tumours.
Answer: The Hon. Member’s specific questions on gliomas and glioblastomas have been extensively dealt with in previous written answers, and I would refer him most recently to the answers of 3 March, 23 June, 29 June, 1 July, 15 July, 16 July and 20 July, in respo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her department is taking to ensure people can access effective treatment for brain tumours in NHS hospitals.
Answer: The Hon. Member’s specific questions on gliomas and glioblastomas have been extensively dealt with in previous written answers, and I would refer him most recently to the answers of 3 March, 23 June, 29 June, 1 July, 15 July, 16 July and 20 July, in respo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment her department has made of the effectiveness of treatment offered in the UK for gliomas.
Answer: The Hon. Member’s specific questions on gliomas and glioblastomas have been extensively dealt with in previous written answers, and I would refer him most recently to the answers of 3 March, 23 June, 29 June, 1 July, 15 July, 16 July and 20 July, in respo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her department is taking to increase awareness of the symptoms of gliomas.
Answer: The Hon. Member’s specific questions on gliomas and glioblastomas have been extensively dealt with in previous written answers, and I would refer him most recently to the answers of 3 March, 23 June, 29 June, 1 July, 15 July, 16 July and 20 July, in respo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to improve diagnosis (a) accuracy and (b) times for brain tumours.
Answer: The Hon. Member’s specific questions on gliomas and glioblastomas have been extensively dealt with in previous written answers, and I would refer him most recently to the answers of 3 March, 23 June, 29 June, 1 July, 15 July, 16 July and 20 July, in respo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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