Leigh Ingham MP: written questions
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Written questions
Packaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Extended Producer Responsibility packaging fees on home improvement manufacturers who sell through builders' merchants and canno
Answer: The Government published an updated assessment in October 2024 of the impact of introducing Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging. This assessed packaging producers as a whole but did not assess individual sectors or routes to market, such as hom...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 900901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what powers her Department has to hold local authorities accountable for their performance in maintaining flood defences.
Answer: The Hon Member is right to raise this important issue and I know from visiting her constituency the impact of flooding on her local community. It is essential that local authorities maintain their flood defences as part of their statutory flood risk manag...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15170More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether a Procurement Innovation Champion has been appointed as set out in the Autumn Budget 2024.
Answer: At the Autumn Budget, the Chancellor set out that each Department should appoint a Procurement of Innovation Champion at Director General level to act as driving forces for behavioural change and to support the identification and adoption of innovation op...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVictim Support Schemes: FinanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department plans to take to ensure the provision of adequate levels of funding for victim support services.
Answer: My department has secured £550 million for victim support services over the next three years – the largest investment to date. This includes a year-on-year funding increase, recognising the need to meet the rising cost pressures of delivery and increasing...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen's Health HubsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many of the Integrated Care Boards with a women's health hub are delivering all eight core services specified by NHS England; and if his Department will publish the location and service offer o
Answer: Women's health hubs were established as a pilot model, supported by £25 million of funding across 2024/25. It was for integrated care boards (ICBs) to commission these services in the way that best met the needs of their local populations. Information abo...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: DebtsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of Ofgem's decision to recover the costs of the Energy Debt Relief Scheme through consumer bills.
Answer: The affordability crisis is the biggest issue facing families across the country. At the Autumn Budget, the Government committed to taking money off energy bills to tackle the cost of living. The changes made at the Budget are factored into bills for year...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterinary Medicine: SafetyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the safety of the veterinary medicines Librela and Solensia.
Answer: All veterinary medicines, including Librela and Solensia, are subject to rigorous scientific assessment before approval to ensure their benefits outweigh risks when used as authorised. Once approved, they are continually monitored through pharmacovigilanc...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordYoung Futures HubsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure towns not included in the first wave of Young Futures Hub locations, including in Staffordshire, are not left behind in the delivery of the National Youth Strat
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, a) what assessments he has made of the implications of the ongoing regional instability in the Middle East for UK foreign policy priorities; and b) what steps his Department
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 April in response to Question 908756, and to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I gave on the Middle East at the last session of departmental oral questions on 21 April
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to support the resumption of sustained humanitarian aid access into Gaza; and what assessment she has made of the adequacy of aid flows relati
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 April in response to Question 908756, and to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I gave on the Middle East at the last session of departmental oral questions on 21 April.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: DatabasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of critical health data infrastructure being operated by companies subject to foreign law on national resilience; and whether the Government plan
Answer: The Government takes seriously its responsibility to ensure critical health data is handled lawfully, proportionately, ethically, and in confidence, whether by United Kingdom based companies or those that are subject to foreign law. Digital sovereignty is...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Records: Data ProtectionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the US CLOUD Act on the security of NHS patient data held or processed by US-based companies; and whether his Department has sought independen
Answer: NHS England takes seriously its responsibility to handle health and care data lawfully, proportionately, ethically, and in confidence.There is no overseas processing of any type of data under contracts, and access to data and systems outside of the United...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: West MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of gaps in East-West rail connectivity in the West Midlands and Stafford; and what steps her Department is taking to improve links bet
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of East–West rail connectivity alongside North–South routes in supporting travel across the West Midlands and Staffordshire. Connectivity is kept under review, and the Department is currently working with the rail ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Insurance Credits: CarersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Carer's Credit rules where care is shared between two or more family members, each meeting the weekly hours threshold, on tho
Answer: Carer’s Credit is a National Insurance credit designed to help people aged 16 to State Pension age who provide at least 20 hours of care a week for a disabled person, to build qualifying years for the State Pension, where they might otherwise miss out. Th...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Land UseDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that solar energy development protects rural land.
Answer: Solar projects are subject to a rigorous planning process, during which impacts on land use are considered. Planning guidance encourages development on brownfield or previously developed land. Where the use of agricultural land is shown to be necessary, l...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support households that rely on heating oil in the context of recent price increases; and what steps he is considering to protect off-grid households fr
Answer: The Secretary of State has written to the industry reminding heating oil distributors of their commitments under the UKIFDA Code of Practice, including the need for fair, transparent and justifiable pricing. Ministers have also spoken with the Competition...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her counterparts in (a) Israel and (b) neighbouring states on steps to (i) end the blockade of Gaza and (ii) to allow timely access for huma
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer of 15 September to Question 77707.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has she made of the differences in access to public transport facilities in (a) towns and (b) cities.
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of having a well-connected, integrated and accessible transport provision available across the country. We are developing a long-term transport strategy to set the vision for domestic transport in England which wil...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSchool Games: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80676More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has for the future of funding for School Games Organisers beyond 2026.
Answer: The Government has confirmed funding for the School Games Organisers until the end of the 2025/26 Academic Year. Funding beyond then will be confirmed in due course following departmental funding processes.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: StaffordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department plans to take to ensure that new housing developments in (a) Stafford, (b) Eccleshall, (c) Loggerheads and (d) other villages in Stafford constituency a
Answer: I refer the hon. member to the answer to Question UIN 65505 on 14 July 2025.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUrgent Treatment Centres: StaffordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of (a) waiting times at urgent care centres and (b) the geographical coverage of urgent care provision in Staffordshire; and what is the timetable for
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning services to meet the needs of their local communities, as they are best placed to take those decisions. In doing so, ICBs – including NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB, which is respon...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCosmetic SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the regulation of cosmetic procedures; and what estimate he has made of the annual cost of treating complications from such procedures.
Answer: The Government is committed to addressing longstanding concerns around the safety of the cosmetics sector. On 7 August we announced our plans to introduce legal restrictions which will ensure that the highest risk cosmetic procedures are brought into Care...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBlood Tests: StaffordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether there are internal NHS targets for blood test waiting lists; and what steps he is taking to ensure timely access to blood tests for patients in?Staffordshire.
Answer: We are committed to transforming National Health Service diagnostic services and ensuring timely access to diagnostic tests, including blood tests and that patients have the best possible experience of care.The Elective Reform Plan published in January 20...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: StaffordshireHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to support police forces to tackle (a) anti-social behaviour in town centres and (b) rural crimes in Staffordshire.
Answer: Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) is a top priority for this Government, and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.The Home Office is providing £66.3 million funding in 2025-26 to all 43 forces in England and Wales to deliver high visibility patrols ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Market TownsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of financial support for small high street businesses in (a) Stafford and (b) other market towns.
Answer: Our Plan for Small Businesses sets out how government will work across departments to help SMEs, including those on the high street, to start and thrive.High street businesses will benefit from legislation to end the scourge of late payments costing the U...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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