Leigh Ingham MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Gaza: 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
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 905779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the Strategic Framework to End Violence against Women and Girls.
Answer: It is our collective shame that Northern Ireland has the highest rate of violence against women and girls in the UK.This Government is committed to halving violence against women and girls in a decade, a commitment I feel very strongly about. I will work ...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Children's PlayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps (a) his Department and (b) NHS England are taking to support the widest possible implementation of the Play Well Toolkit.
Answer: We recognise the importance of supporting and maintaining children’s right to play, as games and active play in all settings build social skills and support children’s wellbeing. The Play Well toolkit that was recently jointly launched by NHS England and ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Children's PlayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to mark Play in Healthcare Week 2025.
Answer: We recognise the importance of supporting children's right to play as games and play help build social-skills and support children’s wellbeing. In October 2025, the Starlight Children's Foundation will mark Play in Healthcare Week, celebrating 50 years of...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMiscarriage: SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory follow-up ultrasounds after surgery related to miscarriage in (a) general and (b) cases of pregnancy being over 10
Answer: Experiencing pregnancy or baby loss can be extremely difficult and traumatic and we are determined to make sure all women receive the right care.An assessment has not been made of the potential merits of introducing mandatory follow-up ultrasounds after s...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Sexual and Reproductive HealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on improving sexual and reproductive health by implementing the programme entitled Strengthening grassroots or
Answer: The UK is working with other governments globally to protect and progress sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) including through diplomacy and ODA programming. In December 2024, the Prime Minister announced the Grassroots and Counter Rollback ...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: Women's RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to promote (a) the sexual and reproductive health and rights and (b) other rights of women and girls globally.
Answer: We are strongly committed to standing up for the rights of women and girls, including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). We are proud of the UK's long history as an influential global leader on gender equality and SRHR. We will continue to ...
Answered 31 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGlobal Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of maintaining levels of funding commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Answer: The UK remains committed to tackling global health challenges and will continue to work with all international partners towards the collective goal of a healthier, safer and more prosperous world. We have long been a strong supporter of the Global Fund an...
Answered 31 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: Sexual and Reproductive HealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will continue funding the Women’s Integrated Sexual Health Programme, implemented by MSI Reproductive Choices and IPPF.
Answer: The UK is proud to defend and promote universal and comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Official Development Assistance (ODA) is one of multiple levers to achieve this. Over the coming months, we will work through how the ODA b...
Answered 31 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: ProtectionMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what mechanisms are in place to (a) monitor and (b) hold accountable (i) CAFCASS and (ii) family courts in private law proceedings where safeguarding concerns for children are identified; and what procedures ther
Answer: As a Non-Departmental Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice, the oversight and assurance arrangements for Cafcass are carried out in accordance with the Arms-Length Body Code of Practice. Specific areas of oversight are also covered in the Framework D...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: StaffordDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of community provision of palliative care in Stafford constituency.
Answer: We want a society where every person receives high-quality, compassionate care from diagnosis through to the end of life.Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. This promotes a more con...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 6 November 2024 to Question 11995 on Park Homes: Sales, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of removing the 10 percent commission
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 44299 on 16 April 2025.
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBreakfast Clubs: Primary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her plan is for the next phase of free breakfast club provision in primary schools.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering on its pledge to provide a free breakfast club in every state-funded school with primary-aged children. This will ensure every child, regardless of circumstance, has a supportive start to the school day.From the s...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBoats: River NeneDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what correspondence her Department has had with Fenland District Council on their decision not to permit the passage of the Terra Marique barge on the River Nene between Sutton Bridge and Wisbech.
Answer: The Department sought clarification from Fenland District Council of its decision not to permit passage, and the Council confirmed that its decision had been made on the basis of a risk assessment by qualified advisers. The Department remains committed to...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGCSE: BoysDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of male GCSE attainment in Stafford constituency.
Answer: Data is available at Staffordshire local authority level, and shows that 36.3% of boys achieved grade 5 or above in English and mathematics GCSE in 2024, down from 37.2% in 2023. Attainment 8 for boys in 2024 was 41.0, down from 41.9 in 2023.Through the d...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHate Crime: InternetHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with relevant stakeholders on tackling online misogynistic radicalisation.
Answer: Tackling misogyny, both online and offline, is central to our mission to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade and we will address the drivers and root causes of VAWG as part of our upcoming cross-Government Strategy, due to be publish...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRegional Planning and Development: StaffordshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act on (a) Stafford High Street and (b) Eccleshall High Street.
Answer: This Government is committed to rejuvenating high streets across the country including those in Stafford and Eccleshall. While no specific assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 on Stafford and Eccle...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
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