Lee Anderson MP: written questions
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Housing: 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
Original Parliament recordDriving: EyesightDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to hold a public consultation on the introduction of mandatory eyesight testing for drivers aged 70 and over at each three-year licence renewal.
Answer: A public consultation on introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers was launched on 7 January and closed on 11 May.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving: EyesightDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the (a) accessibility and (b) suitability of Specsavers DVLA-mandated vision testing.
Answer: Drivers who notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of an underlying medical condition that may affect their vision are required to have a visual field test conducted. Examinations by Specsavers are carried out to the exact specifications re...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUrology: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking to reduce waiting times in urology departments in (a) Nottinghamshire, (b) the East Midlands and (c) nationwide.
Answer: Reducing waiting lists is a key part of the Government’s Health Mission, and we are committed to putting patients first, ensuring that they are seen on time and that they have the best possible experience of care.We set a national ambition that by March 2...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTravellers: Caravan SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Government plans to introduce stricter enforcement on the size of Traveller encampments.
Answer: Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation on the revised Framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals relating to traveller sites and enforcem...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTravellers: Caravan SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce new powers to allow local authorities to address illegal Traveller encampments.
Answer: Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation on the revised Framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals relating to traveller sites and enforcem...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordQuetiapineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase domestic production of quetiapine.
Answer: The Department is aware of ongoing intermittent supply issues with several brands of quetiapine modified-release tablets. The disruption has been caused by manufacturing capacity constraints limiting the volumes needed to meet United Kingdom demand. We co...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether their department has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of the amount offered in decoration allowance following repairs to social housing being carried out by a loc
Answer: All registered providers of social housing are obliged by law to maintain the structure and exterior of their properties, and to keep in repair and proper working order sanitation, water, gas, and electricity installations.Where decoration allowances are ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure people living in social housing receive sufficient decoration allowance following home repairs carried out by a local authority.
Answer: All registered providers of social housing are obliged by law to maintain the structure and exterior of their properties, and to keep in repair and proper working order sanitation, water, gas, and electricity installations.Where decoration allowances are ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: Young PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to address the low uptake for local authority homelessness assessments amongst young people.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: Foreign NationalsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 908855More
Question: Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of publishing levels of welfare spending on foreign nationals by benefit type.
Answer: My Department remains focussed on ensuring we provide robust, transparent data where this is available.That is why we regularly publish quarterly official statistics on the number of Universal Credit claimants broken down by immigration status type and na...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAmbulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure people whose homes have inadequate access space can access emergency ambulance services to their property.
Answer: Ambulance crews work within the national clinical scope of practice and operational guidance, supported by locally risk‑assessed procedures. This enables them to attend patients safely in a wide range of environments, including homes and locations that ma...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Emergency ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what data his Department holds on the number of houses in the UK with inadequate access space for emergency service vehicles.
Answer: Approved Document B (Fire safety) provides statutory guidance on meeting the requirements of Part B of the Building Regulations. It includes provisions relating to adequate vehicular access for fire and rescue services, including requirements on the width...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Emergency ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure new housing developments are built with adequate space for emergency service vehicles to (a) enter and (b) manoeuvre.
Answer: Approved Document B (Fire safety) provides statutory guidance on meeting the requirements of Part B of the Building Regulations. It includes provisions relating to adequate vehicular access for fire and rescue services, including requirements on the width...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
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