Lee Dillon MP: written questions
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Written questions
Children: AbductionMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to legal support for parents involved in international child abduction cases.
Answer: Legal aid is available under the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO), for legal advice and representation in cases of international abduction where a child has unlawfully been brought to England and Wales from another country...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much and what proportion of the funding allocated for affordable housing in the Spending Review 2025 will be allocated to rural areas.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 2 July 2025 (HCWS771).
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Charities and Voluntary OrganisationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to issue guidance to (a) charities and (b) the voluntary sector on local government reorganisation.
Answer: The Department has no plans to issue guidance to charities or the voluntary sector on local government reorganisation.
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMulti-academy TrustsDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that multi-academy trusts maintain education standards.
Answer: Multi-academy trusts play an important role in our schools system, both supporting school improvement and driving forward high-quality education for our children.Working with schools we will drive excellent teaching and leadership, a high-quality curricul...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordA34: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve the quality of road surfaces on the A34 slip roads.
Answer: National Highways is responsible for the maintenance and the quality of the A34 and its slip roads surfaces. National Highways currently has a resurfacing scheme ongoing in the East Ilsley area, which includes the resurfacing of the northbound slip roads....
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordA34: LightingDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps with National Highways to install LED cat’s eyes on the A34.
Answer: National Highways is responsible for the maintenance and safety of the A34. The A34 has approximately 0.5 million metres of longitudinal road markings, with a legacy of associated road studs of various types. Surface-mounted road studs are typical, althou...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordA34: Speed LimitsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps with National Highways to introduce speed enforcement measures at known accident hotspots on the A34.
Answer: National Highways currently has no plans to introduce speed enforcement measures on the A34. National Highways deem the current speed limits on the A34 are appropriate. However, speed limits across the network are kept under review by National Highways.
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordA34: Road Signs and MarkingsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps with National Highways to introduce new (a) signage and (b) road markings to improve visibility on the A34.
Answer: National Highways is taking steps to improve visibility on the A34 through planned work on both new signage and road marking. National Highways is currently developing a scheme to renew approximately 51 signage assets along the route, in addition to refre...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to support (a) the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and (b) other local fire and rescue services to (i) manage risks from (A) wildfires, (B) flood
Answer: Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs) have duties under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) to prepare for emergencies, such as a wildfires, flooding, and other major incidents. Under the National Framework, FRAs are required to prepare Community Risk Managem...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordM4: NewburyDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will work with National Highways to ensure that runoff from the M4 does not pollute the chalk streams in Newbury.
Answer: National Highways (NH) is well aware of this issue, and in 2024 treated a site along the M4 that was found to be discharging into the River Lambourn chalk stream near Newbury. More generally, the Department is working closely with NH to address the risk o...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGCSE: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she plans to take to support children with dyslexia to achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs.
Answer: The department is committed to improving outcomes for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia.On 5 February 2025, the government announced a £2 million investment to drive high an...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDisability: Social Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will publish a health and social care impact assessment of the decision to reduce disability benefits.
Answer: The Pathways to Work Green Paper was published on 18 March 2025. This paper sets out plans and proposals to reform health and disability benefits and employment support. Information on the impacts of the Pathways to Work Green Paper has been published in ...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDisability: Social Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on disabled people of her decision not to hold a consultation on proposed cuts to disability benefits.
Answer: The Pathways to Work Green Paper set out our plans and proposals for reform to health and disability benefits and employment support. This includes some urgently needed reforms to PIP eligibility and Universal Credit rates that are not subject to consulta...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on funding for flood defence protections.
Answer: We’re investing £2.65 billion over two years to March 2026 to maintain, repair, and build flood defences. We’re committing a further £4.2 billion over three years from April 2026, an increase of 5% per year, as announced at Spending Review 2025. We’re con...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to reverse the 10 per cent commission charge on the sale of park homes.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 44299 on 16 April 2025.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Infrastructure LevyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to improve infrastructure levy charging arrangements in local authorities to avoid people being charged incorrectly.
Answer: A person who considers a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge to have been incorrectly calculated can seek a formal review of the calculation by the levy charging authority. They may also seek an independent assessment of the calculation through an ...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Infrastructure LevyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support is available to individuals who have been incorrectly charged a community infrastructure levy.
Answer: A person who considers a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge to have been incorrectly calculated can seek a formal review of the calculation by the levy charging authority. They may also seek an independent assessment of the calculation through an ...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: NewburyDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of proposed reductions in staff numbers in schools in Newbury on academic outcomes for children.
Answer: Recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers is critical to the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and boost the life chances for every child. This is why the government’s Plan for Change has committed to recruiting an additional...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: NewburyDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support her Department is providing to schools that are having to reduce costs in Newbury constituency.
Answer: Overall school funding is increasing by £3.7 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, meaning the core school budget will total £65.3 billion. This is a 6% rise in cash terms compared to 2024/25.Schools in West Berkshire local authority are attracting £143....
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGCSE: NewburyDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support her Department is providing to schools to ensure that at least 50 percent of children achieve passes in (a) maths and (b) English GCSEs in Newbury constituency.
Answer: In the 2023/24 academic year, 69.7% of students in the Newbury constituency achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and mathematics, and 49.5% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in both subjects.High and rising school standards, with excellent fo...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSunscreens: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to raise awareness in young children about the health benefits of wearing suncream.
Answer: The Department continues to advise patients to follow National Health Service guidance on sun protection. This advice is available publicly at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/It includes guidance on...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on making at least 10,000 extra driving tests available each month.
Answer: On the 23 April, the Secretary of State for Transport appeared before the Transport Select Committee and announced that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will take further actions to reduce waiting times for all customers across Great Britain...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWest Berkshire Community HospitalDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to help improve services at West Berkshire Community Hospital.
Answer: The Government is committed to shifting the focus of the National Health Service out of hospitals and into the community, and this will be referenced in our forthcoming 10-Year Health Plan. We recognise that delivering high-quality NHS healthcare services...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWest Berkshire Community HospitalDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will support plans to relocate additional facilities to West Berkshire Community Hospital to help ease pressures at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Answer: National Health Service commissioners are responsible for delivery, implementation, and funding decisions for services, rather than the Department. Local health and care organisations are best placed to make decisions on commissioning services for their c...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFilm: ExportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support UK film exports, in the context of the announcement of 100% tariffs on films produced in the UK by the US President on 5 May 2025.
Answer: My department has a dedicated exports promotion programme for the film and high-end TV industry, which includes providing export support for businesses at major international film festivals and markets. We work with the UK film and TV sectors to remove ma...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
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