Lee Anderson MP: written questions
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Vending MachinesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of non-compliant vending machines entering the UK on (a) substandard and unverified energy-efficiency performance at refrigerated vending
Answer: Refrigerant gases are regulated under the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Regulations, with enforcement sitting with the Environment Agency.Under the Ecodesign for Related Products Regulations, refrigerated vending machines must meet minimum energy efficiency ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCoffee and Vending MachinesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate his Department made of the number of non-compliant (a) vending and (b) professional coffee machines entering the United Kingdom.
Answer: Products placed on the UK market must comply with all relevant regulatory requirements, including UKCA marking where applicable. Product safety compliance and enforcement activity is undertaken by market surveillance and enforcement authorities on a propo...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVending MachinesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that all vending machine operators and suppliers adhere to current (a) energy-efficiency and (b) refrigerant safety regulations.
Answer: Refrigerant gases are regulated under the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Regulations, with enforcement sitting with the Environment Agency.Under the Ecodesign for Related Products Regulations, refrigerated vending machines must meet minimum energy efficiency ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVending MachinesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the prevalence of non-compliant vending machines currently in operation within the UK with respect to (a) (i) substandard or (ii) unverified energy-efficiency
Answer: Refrigerant gases are regulated under the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Regulations, with enforcement sitting with the Environment Agency.Under the Ecodesign for Related Products Regulations, refrigerated vending machines must meet minimum energy efficiency ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArthritis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure people in Ashfield constituency can access (a) treatment and (b) therapy for arthritis in a timely manner.
Answer: The Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which provides rheumatology services for those living in the Ashfield constituency, currently reports an average wait of approximately four weeks for a first rheumatology appointment. The trust is meetin...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArthritis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the level of support offered to people living with arthritis in Ashfield constituency.
Answer: The Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which provides rheumatology services for those living in the Ashfield constituency, currently reports an average wait of approximately four weeks for a first rheumatology appointment. The trust is meetin...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArthritis: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve diagnosis times for arthritis in (a) Ashfield constituency and (b) nationwide.
Answer: The Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which provides rheumatology services for those living in the Ashfield constituency, currently reports an average wait of approximately four weeks for a first rheumatology appointment. The trust is meetin...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of lowering the bowel screening age to 25.
Answer: The Government is guided by the independent scientific advice of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC). It is only where the offer to screen provides more good than harm that a screening programme is recommended.The UK NSC considers all of the late...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking to improve the (a) early detection and (b) timely treatment of bowel cancer in young adults.
Answer: The Government is determined to improve early diagnosis and timely treatment for bowel cancer, including in young adults.The Government is increasing the sensitivity of faecal immunochemical tests for bowel cancer screening to catch more bowel cancers at ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase bowel cancer screening for young adults.
Answer: The Government is guided by the independent scientific advice of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC). It is only where the offer to screen provides more good than harm that a screening programme is recommended.The UK NSC considers all of the late...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps his department is taking to improve the (a) prevention (b) timely diagnosis and (c) treatment of dementia.
Answer: The NHS Health Check, England’s cardiovascular disease prevention programme, aims to prevent heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and some cases of dementia among adults aged 40 to 74 years old. Through the check, people aged 65 to 74 years old should b...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps his department is taking to increase funding into dementia research.
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering dementia research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered via the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department for Science, Innovation and T...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Water SupplyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he has had with water companies on timely (a) maintenance and (b) repair of fire hydrants.
Answer: Ministers in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have not held recent discussions with water companies specifically on this issue. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) engages regularly with water companies ...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Water SupplyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he has had with water companies on water supply to new housing developments.
Answer: My Department engages regularly with water companies, regulators, and other partners to ensure water and wastewater infrastructure supports new housing development, with a particular focus on ensuring Water Resource Management Plans and water company inve...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Water SupplyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that new housing developments have adequate water supply for local Fire and Rescue services.
Answer: The Government is clear that new housing development must be supported by the infrastructure it needs, including adequate water supply. Through the planning system, local planning authorities are expected to work collaboratively with infrastructure provid...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: OvercrowdingMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of overcrowding in prisons on (a) prisoner violence and (b) attacks on prison staff.
Answer: We recognise that crowding can make it harder to deliver safe, stable regimes and places additional pressure on staff. Analysis published by the department shows that prisoners in crowded cells are more likely to be involved in assaults than those not in ...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to increase prison capacity.
Answer: We recognise that crowding can make it harder to deliver safe, stable regimes and places additional pressure on staff. Analysis published by the department shows that prisoners in crowded cells are more likely to be involved in assaults than those not in ...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Conditions of Employment and HealthMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) wellbeing and (b) working conditions for prison officers.
Answer: Staff Wellbeing Support – Prisons The Department recognises the unique challenges faced by prison staff and is improving wellbeing through a structured support framework that enables timely access to support, early intervention, and effective wellbeing m...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Labour TurnoverMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) recruitment and (b) retention of prison officers.
Answer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) continues to recruit across all prisons where vacancies exist or are anticipated, including those undergoing expansion.Recruitment processes are being strengthened to ensure candidates have the skills and...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Drugs and ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to tackle (a) violence and (b) drug use in prisons.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving prison safety and we are working hard to make prisons as safe as possible for those who live and work in them. Reducing violence is a key priority and we are continuing our efforts on a range of measures, including...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: OvercrowdingMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps his Department has taken to tackle overcrowding in prisons.
Answer: We recognise that crowding can make it harder to deliver safe, stable regimes and places additional pressure on staff. Analysis published by the department shows that prisoners in crowded cells are more likely to be involved in assaults than those not in ...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: SafetyHome OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps she has taken to ensure police officers are safe in the workplace.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that police officers play in keeping our communities safe and is committed to supporting their safety and wellbeing in the workplace.Through the measures set out in the Government’s Police Reform White Paper, we ar...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: CompensationMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to address (a) delays and (b) potential disputes relating to compensation claims by veterans.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently managing a high volume of Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) and War Pension Scheme (WPS) cases, which has resulted in longer processing times. We remain fully committed to improving performance and reducing...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: VeteransMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to reduce veteran homelessness.
Answer: The Prime Minister announced an ambition to house all veterans in housing need in September 2024. The government made changes to social housing allocations regulations to exempt all veterans of the Regular Armed Forces from local connection and residency ...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordVeteransMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help veterans access (a) benefits, (b) social housing, (c) compensation and (d) support.
Answer: This government is committed to ensuring that veterans and their families are easily able to access support across the country, when and where it is needed. Last year we launched a new Veterans Strategy which recognises veterans as a national asset and re...
Answered 19 May 2026
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