Linsey Farnsworth MP: written questions
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Written questions
Food: NutritionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the inclusion of fruit and nut bars in the location restrictions for high fat, sugar and salt products since October 2022 on businesses; and w
Answer: As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we will take decisive action on the obesity crisis to ease the strain on our National Health Service and create the healthiest generation of children ever.Restrictions on the promotion by location of ‘less healthy’ f...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNutritionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will publish an economic impact assessment on the potential impact of the 2018 Nutrient Profiling Model within the advertising and promotion regulations, specifically in relation to busi
Answer: As set out in our 10-Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future, we will take decisive action on the obesity crisis, easing the strain on our National Health Service and creating the healthiest generation of children ever. As part of this, the Gover...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFlowersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary trade negotiations on the cut flower and plant sector; and when small flower-selling businesses
Answer: The Government is currently negotiating a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and removing trade barriers for British producers and retailers. While those negotiations...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry and Retail Trade: Public AppointmentsTreasuryTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105465More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she has taken to appoint a Retail and Hospitality Envoy.
Answer: The Government will make an announcement on the appointment of the Retail and Hospitality Envoy in the coming weeks.
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordClimate Change ConventionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 906414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his priorities are for the UN Climate Change Conference 2025.
Answer: The Secretary of State and Minister for Climate are in Brazil to fight for our national interest. By working to protect the global ecosystem and speed up the clean energy revolution globally we can unlock investment in energy security, lower bills, and cr...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to improve the rights of property buyers in the context of consultations on home buying and selling reform and the provision of material infor
Answer: Under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, property listings must already not omit information that the average consumer needs to make an informed transactional decision. I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the proposals set out in th...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFootwear: Import DutiesTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89014More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take legislative steps to create new commodity codes under Section 64 of the UK Global Tariff to include the use of sustainable materials in safety footwear.
Answer: UK customs commodity codes are matched to the EU’s, to enable the Windsor Framework in NI and facilitate trade with the EU. However, other mechanisms can be used to provide different tariff treatment for goods. If businesses would like to propose a lower ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFootwear: Import DutiesTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89013More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of aligning the duty rates applied to textile footwear with other textile-based safety equipment.
Answer: The UK’s Tariff schedule, known as the UK Global Tariff (UKGT), adheres to global classification standards. We continue to monitor the UKGT to ensure our Most Favoured Nation tariff schedule functions as effectively as possible, supports domestic prioriti...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAffordable HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to prevent developers seeking to (a) reduce and (b) remove obligations under agreements entered into under section 106 of the Town and Country
Answer: The government is committed to strengthening the system of developer contributions to ensure new developments provide necessary affordable homes and infrastructure.As part of this commitment, we are reviewing the planning practice guidance PPG on viabilit...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordChild Maintenance Service: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to improve Child Maintenance Service (a) communication with service users, (b) maintenance calculations and (c) handling of arrears.
Answer: Communications & Our Digital ServiceThrough the Service Modernisation Programme, the CMS are ensuring customers have a greater choice of how they communicate access our service. The CMS has made improvements to customer communications, through more us...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGenetics: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to allow self-funded Pre-implantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy as an add-on to NHS-funded IVF treatment.
Answer: Commissioning decisions for health services in England are made by integrated care boards. We expect these organisations to commission fertility services in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines, ensuring equal acce...
Answered 22 Sept 2025
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