Lisa Smart MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Cycling: ClubsDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what the Department is doing to support grassroots cycling clubs.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordInfant Mortality: Bereavement CounsellingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to address the postcode lottery in NHS mental health support for bereaved parents following pregnancy or baby loss; and if she will commit to issuing national st
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordTollsDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28083More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to require operators of privately operated tolled crossings that have statutory powers to issue penalty charges to provide access to independent adjudication of those charges.
Answer: Most privately-operated tolled undertakings still require payment at tollbooths and so do not rely on the issuing of penalty charges for non-payment to ensure compliance. The Department does not currently have the power to impose a requirement for indepen...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCoeliac Disease: Gluten-free FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential financial impact of following a medically necessary gluten-free diet on households; and what steps her Department is taking to suppor
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 3 July 2026 in response to Question 13254.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPsychiatry: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to improve access for newly qualified psychotherapists to NHS roles.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 16 July 2026 to Question 16343.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHighway Code: PublicityDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that drivers are aware of the most recent changes to the Highway Code.
Answer: Improving road safety is one of my Department’s highest priorities. Injuries and fatalities from road collisions caused by driving are unacceptable, and this Government will work hard to prevent these tragedies for all road users. That is why we published...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAntisemitismDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of education on preventing antisemitism.
Answer: There is no place for antisemitism in our society. The department has asked Sir David Bell to undertake an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges, which will include a consideration of learning in schools and colleges. This review is...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationals Abroad: CrimeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to increase awareness of how to report crimes in foreign countries.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to helping British nationals stay safe overseas. We raise awareness of travel risks, including sexual assault, alongside information on how to access help and report crimes, through Trav...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationals Abroad: Personal Care ServicesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that travellers are aware of the risk of sexual assault when using services abroad such as massage therapy.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to helping British nationals stay safe overseas. We raise awareness of travel risks, including sexual assault, alongside information on how to access help and report crimes, through Trav...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how long her Department usually takes to obtain good character references for British citizenship applications; what the maximum length of time taken for such a reference to be obtained is; and how ma
Answer: The Home Office does not routinely request character references for British citizenship applications. Where further evidence is required, applicants are normally given 14 calendar days to provide it. The information requested is not centrally held, and co...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the new 30,000-mile three-year mileage allowance under the Motability Scheme on the ability of disabled people to remain in paid employ
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 9 June 2026 to Question UIN 5478. Responsibility for the terms and administration of the Scheme sits with Motability Foundation and its Board of Governors. Department officials and Motability meet regularly ...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: RehabilitationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that alcohol treatment services signpost family members and friends to national mutual aid organisations, such as Al-Anon Family Groups.
Answer: The Department has published extensive guidance and resources to support effective practice for the commissioners and providers of alcohol and drug treatment and recovery services, recommending they should provide support to family members and friends and...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCountryside: AccessDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the geographic coverage of Local Access Forums under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000; and what steps she is
Answer: The Department has not made a formal assessment of the adequacy of the geographic coverage of Local Access Forums (LAFs). Under sections 94 and 95 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, local highway authorities and National Park authorities are r...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSuicide: Accident and Emergency DepartmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Department has made of the adequacy of national clinical guidance on the assessment and care of people presenting to emergency departments with suicidal ideation.
Answer: Employers are responsible for ensuring that staff are appropriately trained to provide safe care.Healthcare professionals are expected to be aware of and follow relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance on mental health, self-har...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Mental HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what mandatory training requirements apply to emergency department staff in England on the care of patients presenting in mental health crisis.
Answer: Employers are responsible for ensuring that staff are appropriately trained to provide safe care.Healthcare professionals are expected to be aware of and follow relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance on mental health, self-har...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurological DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support people and families impacted by brain conditions such as iatrogenic cerebral amyloid angiopathy following neurological surgeries of Cadaver Implants in the brain.
Answer: Patients and families affected by neurological conditions, including iatrogenic cerebral amyloid angiopathy, can access a range of support through the National Health Service, including specialist neurological services, psychological support, and communit...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: AssessmentsHome OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to update the content of the Life in the UK test;; and when she expects a revised version to be introduced.
Answer: The Government considers that everyone seeking to make a permanent home in the UK should be equipped to integrate successfully in UK society, with an appropriate level of English and an understanding of life in the UK.Applicants for settlement and citizen...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: AssessmentsHome OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the current Life in the UK test.
Answer: The Government considers that everyone seeking to make a permanent home in the UK should be equipped to integrate successfully in UK society, with an appropriate level of English and an understanding of life in the UK.Applicants for settlement and citizen...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her department is taking to reduce the waiting times for visa administrative reviews.
Answer: Applications for administrative review have increased and intake has doubled within the last five years. Resource for the Administrative Review Unit is now more than double the equivalent 2021 staffing levels in response to this continuing high demand.Adm...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Relations: ReligionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he plans to take to support cross-community interfaith work.
Answer: Interfaith relations are vital for strong, cohesive communities. Learning about different faiths and beliefs builds mutual understanding and contributes to community cohesion. The government’s support for cross-community interfaith work is demonstrated by...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9891More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of not paying interest on unpaid compensation awards for the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme on claimants, the estates of deceased claimants and bereaved fa
Answer: The Government has decided not to adjust individual compensation awards to account for interest a person could have received, or investments that someone could have made or could make in the future. The compensation scheme does not pay interest on awards ...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: SubversionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the level of the threat posed by Russia to UK elections.
Answer: The Government is committed to upholding and strengthening UK democracy by protecting against foreign interference, improving political transparency, adding tougher checks for donations and closing loopholes by reinforcing electoral legislation against fo...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Health: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential of anti-USAG-1 antibody therapy for tooth regeneration; and what steps he is taking to ensure UK (a) researchers and (b) patients can partic
Answer: The Department funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), which supports clinical, public health, social care and global health research in partnership with the National Health Service, academia and wider stakeholde...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDisability Aids: RecyclingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the barriers faced by patients in returning NHS-issued walking aids for reuse or recycling; and what steps he is taking to ensure return schemes are accessible to pat
Answer: The National Health Service is committed to reducing waste, whilst also delivering cost savings and minimising environmental impact, as set out in the Delivering a Net Zero NHS report. Since the publication of the report in 2020, there have been substanti...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescriptions: Fees and ChargesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress, he has made in reforming the Penalty Charge Notice system for unpaid prescription charges.
Answer: The Government has no such plans for reforming the Penalty Charge Notice system.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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