Lee Dillon MP: written questions 2026
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Mental Health Services: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will establish an inquiry into delays in the NHS providing (a) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and (b) any other services related to children's mental health.
Answer: We recognise that many children and young people are currently experiencing significant delays in accessing mental health support and we are taking action to address this, as committed to in the 10-Year Health Plan. This includes providing mental health s...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLevel Crossings: ClosuresDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans her Department has to conduct an annual review of (a) the duration of closures of public level crossings, (b) the potential impact of those closures on local economies and (c) the potential merits of
Answer: Network Rail is responsible for the safe management and operation of level crossings across the rail network, which includes monitoring their performance and usage and the duration of closures arising from train operations. The Department for Transport ha...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: StandardsCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109733More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department plans to provide local authorities with guidance on whole society resilience.
Answer: In July 2025, the Government published its Resilience Action Plan which set out its approach to enable the whole of society to take action to increase resilience.The Resilience Guidance Doctrine on GOV.UK brings all resilience guidance together in one pla...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to update driving theory tests to include greater awareness of (a) horses as flight animals and (b) the risks associated with passing horses too (i) quickly and (ii) closely.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) keeps the driving theory test under continuous review. Both the multiplechoice and hazard perception elements already assess safe driving around vulnerable road users, including horse riders and horsedrawn ve...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous Driving: Horse RidingDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to expand the use of Leicestershire and Rutland’s rural policing team's Hazard Express Van to improve public understanding of the impact of fast-moving vehicles on horses and riders
Answer: We welcome local road safety interventions which demonstrate innovation and contribute to improving road safety and as part of the Roads Policing Innovation Programme, we are working closely with National Police Chiefs' Council to consider opportunities f...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHighway Code: PublicityDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to launch further public information campaigns to raise awareness of changes to the Highway Code introduced in 2022.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not had any discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice specifically about horse riders and owners in road traffic collisions within the Victim’s Code. The Ministry of Justice is the lead government department for the Vi...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: HorsesDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider including an equine safety specialist on the new road safety board.
Answer: On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all.The Strategy sets an ambitious target to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads by 65% by 2035 (a...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: HorsesDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on recognition of horse riders and owners who lose horses in road traffic collisions within the Victims’ Code.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not had any discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice specifically about horse riders and owners in road traffic collisions within the Victim’s Code. The Ministry of Justice is the lead government department for the Vi...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBridleways: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the maintenance of bridleways to reduce the number of horses using public roads.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not had any recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Transport on the maintenance of bridleways in relation to reducing the number of horses using public roads. Local highway authorities are responsible for the managem...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHighway CodeDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to amend the Highway Code to provide greater protection for vulnerable road users.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not had any discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice specifically about horse riders and owners in road traffic collisions within the Victim’s Code. The Ministry of Justice is the lead government department for the Vi...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether best practice from local authorities on compassion and proportionality will be identified and adopted nationally.
Answer: Councils are responsible for the collection of a broad range of debts. Councils are required to recover all debts in accordance with the law. The government will continue to keep this issue under review.
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to issue guidance to local authorities on exercising discretion and avoiding enforcement action that could cause (a) severe financial hardship and (b) the forced
Answer: Councils are responsible for the collection of a broad range of debts. Councils are required to recover all debts in accordance with the law. The government will continue to keep this issue under review.
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Infrastructure LevyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to issue guidance to local authorities on pursuing Community Infrastructure Levy charges where homeowners have become liable as a result of administr
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 105228 on 21 January 2026.
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: DisadvantagedDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle health disparities amongst people who live in the most deprived areas.
Answer: It is a priority for the Government is to increase the amount of time people spend in good health and prevent premature deaths, with a vision of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background or location, live longer, healthier lives. Our 10-Year...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen: Chronic IllnessesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to provide support for women who are disproportionately affected by long-term health conditions like arthritis.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting women with long-term conditions like arthritis. Through the 10-Year Health Plan’s three big shifts, we will ensure more tests are delivered in the community, improved working between services, and greater use of t...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGardens and Parks: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support the Government is providing to local planning authorities to ensure they have the expertise to manage parks and gardens casework in the absence of guaranteed special
Answer: On 18 November 2025, my Department published a consultation on reforms to the statutory consultee system. That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, closed on 13 January 2026. The consultation asked for views on the impact of removing consultee...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: Public ConsultationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on planning outcomes of the decision to remove statutory consultee status from certain bodies in the planning process.
Answer: On 18 November 2025, my Department published a consultation on reforms to the statutory consultee system. That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, closed on 13 January 2026. The consultation asked for views on the impact of removing consultee...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made in developing independently verified, modelled projections of the number of NHS staff required to meet future population demand, as set out in the NHS Long Ter
Answer: We have committed to publishing regular workforce planning. This will start with the 10 Year Workforce Plan, which will include updated workforce modelling and its underlying assumptions when published in spring 2026. The updated workforce modelling will ...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of repealing section 2(4) of the Law Reform (Personal Injuries) Act 1948.
Answer: The rising costs of clinical negligence claims against the National Health Service in England are of great concern to the Government. Costs have more than doubled in the last ten years and are forecast to continue rising, putting further pressure on NHS f...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to address rising legal costs associated with clinical negligence claims.
Answer: The rising costs of clinical negligence claims against the National Health Service in England are of great concern to the Government. Costs have more than doubled in the last ten years and are forecast to continue rising, putting further pressure on NHS f...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: FacilitiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107619More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to improve workplace (a) catering and (b) rest facilities for healthcare workers.
Answer: Good physical working environments are important for staff wellbeing and retention. Staff need to be given the time and space to rest and recover from their work, particularly when working on-call or overnight. This is recognised as a priority in the NHS ...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: Occupational HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to establish staff treatment hubs.
Answer: Following the publication of the 10-Year Health Plan on 3 July 2025, work is underway to develop implementation and operational plans for the Staff Treatments Hubs. This will determine factors such as location, budgets, timeframes, and capacity.
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgery: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Elective Recovery Plan, what progress his Department has made on the 18-week referral-to-treatment targets.
Answer: As set out in the Plan for Change and the Elective Reform Plan, we are committed to returning by March 2029 to the National Health Service constitutional standard that 92% of patients wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to consultant-led treatment....
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgery: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce elective care waiting times for (a) joint replacement surgery and (b) other surgeries.
Answer: Reducing elective waiting times across all specialties is a key part of the Government’s Health Mission, and this includes waiting times for trauma and orthopaedics. We exceeded our pledge to deliver an extra two million appointments, tests, and operation...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to announce the next phase of the National Service Frameworks.
Answer: Early priorities for Modern Service Frameworks will include cardiovascular disease, sepsis, severe mental illness and the first ever service framework for frailty and dementia. As advised by the National Quality Board, the Government will consider other c...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
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