Lee Anderson MP: written questions
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Warehouses: StaffDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what information his Department holds on the number of warehouse workers who cannot speak fluent English.
Answer: The government does not collect data on the English language proficiency of private sector employees, which includes warehouse workers.Employers can choose how they recruit for their organisation, but they must follow a fair process.Health and safety law ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2026 to Question 118868 on Personal Independence Payment, when he expects additional health professionals to be recruited.
Answer: The department continues to work closely with its Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment suppliers to ensure that sufficient capacity is in place to meet operational demand. Recruitment of health professionals is a continuous activity undertaken b...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: East MidlandsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for the medical assessment stage of Personal Independence Payment claims in (a) Nottinghamshire and (b) the East Midlands.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that Personal Independence Payment claimants receive timely assessments and continues to work closely with its suppliers to improve customer experience across all geographical areas, including Nottinghamshire and th...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: InspectionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that care homes are inspected regularly.
Answer: The Department is holding the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to account for its performance and has strengthened oversight following Dr Penny Dash’s review of the CQC’s operational effectiveness, including improvements in timeliness of assessments.The CQC ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: InspectionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure any (a) delays delays to CQC inspections and (b) changes in the level demand in the social care system does not affect the frequency of inspections of
Answer: The Department is holding the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to account for its performance and has strengthened oversight following Dr Penny Dash’s review of the CQC’s operational effectiveness, including improvements in timeliness of assessments.The CQC ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase participation in the bowel cancer screening programme in Ashfield.
Answer: Bowel cancer screening is delivered through the national NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, which invites eligible people aged 50 to 74 years old every two years, with those aged over 74 years old able to request a test kit. Data for the programme is a...
Answered 10 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase uptake for bowel cancer screenings.
Answer: Coverage of bowel cancer screening has been increasing in recent years. In 2019, 60.5% of people took the offer up, while now it is 71.8%.The bowel cancer screening programme has standards, including thresholds. The acceptable threshold is the lowest leve...
Answered 10 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxis: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to Baroness Casey’s National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse report published in June 2025, what steps her Department is taking to strengthen taxi and private hire vehicl
Answer: The Government response to Baroness Casey’s National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse committed to legislate to tackle the inconsistent standards of taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) driver licensing. As a first step, the English...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: Criminal ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to improve support in the court system for victims of (a) rape and (b) sexual violence.
Answer: To ensure that victims, including those of rape and sexual violence, receive the right and timely support, the Ministry of Justice has announced record investment of £550 million in victim support services over the next three years of this Spending Review...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordInflammatory Bowel Disease: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase access to medication for people with IBD.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body that makes recommendations on whether all new medicines and significant licence extensions for existing medicines should be routinely funded by the National Health Servic...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescriptions: Fees and ChargesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to review the medical exemption list for prescription charges.
Answer: The Government currently has no plans to review or amend the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate. No assessment has been made of the potential impact of prescription charges on people with inflammat...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordInflammatory Bowel Disease: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of prescription charges on people with IBD.
Answer: The Government currently has no plans to review or amend the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate. No assessment has been made of the potential impact of prescription charges on people with inflammat...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBuses: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help promote British made buses.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the long-term strength and competitiveness of our bus manufacturing sector. In March 2025, the Minister for Roads and Buses launched the UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel, bringing together industry experts and lo...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBuses: Electric VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made about the potential impact of importing Chinese built electric buses on UK security.
Answer: The Government takes national security seriously and works closely with the transport sector and others to understand and respond to vulnerabilities for all transport modes.
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Equipment: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support electronic device repair businesses.
Answer: The Department offers a range of support offers for SMEs across the UK, including those in the electronic device repair sector as featured in the new Business Growth Service website. These measures are set out in the Small Business Plan released in July 2...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Equipment: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help raise public awareness of the dangers of irresponsible electronic waste disposal.
Answer: The WEEE Compliance Fee, paid under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 by electrical producers is used to provide project funding for consumer awareness campaigns in the UK, which are managed by Material Focus and highlight the...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Equipment: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure electronic waste is safely disposed.
Answer: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 are founded on the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility, which requires the producers of electrical and electronic equipment to take responsibility for the environmental impact...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Equipment: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help reduce levels of electronic waste.
Answer: Defra is actively exploring how we can support circularity in electrical and electronic equipment; a successful transition to a Circular Economy aims to eliminate waste and promote sustainability through reuse and resource efficiency. As part of this, we ...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Equipment: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made about the potential impact of scale of electronic waste on the environment.
Answer: Defra has not conducted a formal assessment of the potential impact of scale of electronic waste on the environment. We recognise that this is an important issue which is why electrical and electronic waste is being considered under the Circular Economy G...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Equipment: Foreign Investment in UKDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to create an attractive business environment for inwards investment in the electronics industry.
Answer: The Government is ensuring the UK remains a top destination for foreign investment through policy stability, improving planning and championing competitive sectors. We are creating investable opportunities that drive productivity, highquality jobs and sus...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectrical Goods: Foreign Investment in UKDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to promote inward investment in electric appliance manufacturing in the UK.
Answer: The Department promotes inward investment in electric appliance manufacturing through targeted support from the Office for Investment and our global investment network. We work closely with devolved administrations and local partners to showcase the UK’s ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices and Training: Electronic EquipmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help improve the availability of (a) apprenticeships and (b) training courses in the electronic device repair industry.
Answer: The Level 3 Digital Device Repair Technician apprenticeship standard is available to support the electronic device repair industry, and other occupational standards are available to facilitate engineering and manufacturing skills more widely. To improve t...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectrical Goods: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to promote British made electronic (a) devices and (b) appliances to consumers.
Answer: The government is supporting British made electronic devices and appliances by backing domestic manufacturers, promoting innovation, and strengthening product standards. We work closely with industry bodies such as AMDEA (Association of Manufacturers of D...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectrical Goods: StandardsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure electrical devices built in the UK are made to high durability standards.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring products made in the UK are to a high standard. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is not responsible for device durability standards. The Department for Business and Trade works closely with dome...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures are in place to ensure provisional driving license applications are processed within DVLA target times during periods of high demand for applications.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aims to process all applications as quickly as possible. There are no delays in applications for a provisional licence where there is no medical condition involved. The DVLA’s target for driving licence appli...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
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