Liam Conlon MP: written questions 2025
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UK National Screening Committee: ReviewsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of research published on 3rd November 2025 by Langley S et al in the European Urology Oncology Journal; and if
Answer: The article Targeted Prostate Health Checks, a Novel Screening System to Identify Men at Risk of Prostate Cancer: Real-world Evidence from More than 18 000 Prostate-specific Antigen Tests was published after the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) co...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Carbon EmissionsTreasuryTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86886More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending VAT energy-saving materials relief to promote the uptake of heat batteries in homes in Beckenham and Penge constituency.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving the quality and sustainability of our housing stock, through improvements such as low carbon heating, insulation, solar panels, and batteries. This will be vital to making the UK more energy resilient and meeting ...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInnovation: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75286More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help increase opportunities for innovation in the economy.
Answer: The Government recognises that innovation is a key driver of long-term economic growth, higher productivity and improved living standards.Public investment in research and development (R&D) will rise to £22.6 billion per year by 2029-30, supporting in...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential role of new technologies in reducing the use of animals in scientific research.
Answer: The Government is committed to the development of alternatives to using animals in science and will publish a strategy to support their adoption. UK Research and Innovation supports new technologies and approaches that replace animal use in research, incl...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to phase out the use of animals in scientific research.
Answer: The Labour Manifesto commits to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal. The Government invests £10m annually in the National Centre for the Replacement, Refine...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: Beckenham and PengeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to reduce digital exclusion in Beckenham and Penge constituency.
Answer: We know that digital exclusion is a complex issue, and that a reported 6% of residents in the Outer London - South area do not use the internet. That is why we launched the Digital Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the first five actions we are taking ...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that parents and carers understand the new protections for children under the Online Safety Act 2023.
Answer: The government recognises the vital role parents and carers play in supporting children’s online safety. Under the Online Safety Act (the ‘Act’), as of July, platforms are now required to protect children from harmful content and provide age-appropriate e...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Online Safety Act 2023 for reducing children’s exposure to harmful online content.
Answer: Since the child safety duties came into force in July, the way children experience the internet has fundamentally changed. Services are now required to protect children from both illegal and legal but nonetheless harmful content and provide age-appropriat...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Relations with EUCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64330More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent steps he has taken to develop relations between the UK Government and the European Union.
Answer: At the first UK-EU Summit held on 19 May, the Government agreed a substantial package to take forward our future partnership. The Government will now move forward to begin negotiations to conclude as swiftly as possible. We will keep Parliament updated on...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAnti-social BehaviourHome OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress her Department has made on tackling antisocial behaviour in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) across England and Wales.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and the harm it causes is a top priority for this Government and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.The Government’s Plan for Change details our commitment to reduce ASB, including that every police force in Engla...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood PolicingHome OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress her Department has made on improving neighbourhood policing (a) in Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) elsewhere in England and Wales.
Answer: Neighbourhood policing is the bedrock of the British policing model. Every community deserves visible, pro-active and accessible neighbourhood policing with officers tackling the issues that matter to them. On 10 April, the Prime Minister and Home Secreta...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: DisabilityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to promote participation in sport among disabled people in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) other areas.
Answer: The Government is dedicated to making sport in this country accessible and inclusive for everyone. Sport England, the Government’s Arm’s Length Body for grassroots sport, is committed to increasing participation in sport and physical activity for disabled...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCultureDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking through the Creative Foundations Fund to increase access to arts and culture in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) other areas.
Answer: The government wants to ensure everyone has access to high quality institutions in the places they call home. The new Creative Foundations Fund will invest £85 million to support arts and cultural organisations across England to resolve urgent issues with...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPension FundsTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62363More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to help increase returns on investments from pension schemes for people in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) other areas.
Answer: The first part of the landmark Pensions Review has concluded with the publication of the Final Report of the Pensions Investment Review on 29 May 2025.The ambitious reforms outlined in the Final Report will drive scale and consolidation in both the multi-...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit: RegulationTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62362More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to help protect consumers from unregulated borrowing schemes in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) other areas.
Answer: The Government recognises that credit, when provided responsibly, can be crucial for people facing unexpected expenses or managing their cash flow. That is why it is committed to expanding access to affordable credit for people across the UK, so that ever...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDyslexia: ScreeningDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to introduce mandatory early screening for dyslexia in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) nationally.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.The Core Content Framework and Early Career Fr...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve teacher training on dyslexia in mainstream settings in (a) Beckenham and Penge and (b) across the country.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.The Core Content Framework and Early Career Fr...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve mental health support in schools in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) other areas.
Answer: This government is committed to improving mental health support for all children and young people, including those in Beckenham and Penge. This is critical to high and rising standards in schools and breaking down barriers to opportunity, helping pupils t...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: ICTDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to use technology to improve school standards.
Answer: Technology is at the centre of mission-led government and our Plan for Change. The government is using the combined power of data, digital services and technology to modernise our education system, back our teachers and deliver for our children across the...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWarm Home Discount SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of extending the Warm Homes Discount to households in receipt of means-tested benefits on people receiving those benefits.
Answer: We have recently consulted on the expansion of the Warm Home Discount, giving more eligible households £150 off their energy bills. These proposals would end the use of the property high cost to heat threshold, making all energy billpayers who are on a qu...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Windrush GenerationHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support victims of the Windrush scandal.
Answer: This government is determined to put right the appalling injustices caused by the Home Office’s treatment of members of the Windrush community, making sure that those affected receive the compensation they deserve quickly and ensuring cultural change is e...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54127More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent progress he has made on establishing an infected blood compensation scheme.
Answer: The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme is now established in law, the regulations having been approved by Parliament in March. The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) began compensation payments to people who are infected in December last year. A...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: CrimeHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle (a) shoplifting and (b) violence against shopworkers (i) in Beckenham and Penge constituency and (ii) nationally.
Answer: This Government is committed to tackling retail crime and is absolutely clear that everybody has a right to feel safe at their place of work. Through our Crime and Policing Bill, we have introduced a standalone offence of assaulting a retail worker to pro...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Policing: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress her Department has made on improving neighbourhood policing in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) the UK.
Answer: The Government is committed to strong neighbourhood policing for everyone in England and Wales, no matter where they live.As the Prime Minister announced on 10 April, by July, every community will have named, and contactable officers dedicated to addressi...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordShared Ownership SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to support shared ownership leaseholders who are unable to sell their homes as a result of changes to lease terms following the implementation
Answer: The Building Safety Act ensures that those who built defective buildings take responsibility for remedying them; that the industry contributes to fixing the problem; and that leaseholders are protected in law from crippling bills for historical safety def...
Answered 12 May 2025
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