Liz Jarvis MP: written questions
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Written questions
Wind Power: AsbestosDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the prevalence of asbestos-containing materials in components used in wind turbines operating in the UK; what information his Department holds on th
Answer: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is leading work with industry to establish the extent of any asbestos-containing components in wind turbines operating in the United Kingdom. DESNZ does not hold comprehensive data on the number of affected turbines. ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcareDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of childcare support for parents seeking to enter or return to employment; whether she has assessed the extent to which the number of funded childcar
Answer: We are investing over £1 billion more in the early years entitlements this year compared to 2025/26 and an above inflation increase to entitlements funding rates. In 2026/27, we expect to provide over £9.5 billion for the early years entitlements. Coram–P...
Answered 5 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordSpeech and Language Therapy: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of speech and language therapy provision for children with speech, language and communication needs in Eastleigh constituency; what data his
Answer: Community health services, including children’s speech and language therapy services, are locally commissioned to enable systems to best meet the needs of their communities.We have set a clear target for systems to work to reduce long waits in NHS England...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that pupils with medical conditions receive appropriate healthcare support during the school day; what assessment she has made of the respective roles and resp
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Eastleigh to the answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 10306.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases and Respiratory Diseases: Transplant SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will assess the adequacy of the provision of heart and lung transplant services, including (a) access to specialist care, (b) post-transplant follow-up services, (c) psychological
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring timely and equitable access to heart and lung transplantation services and of improving patient outcomes. This response relates to England only.Access to transplantation is based on nationally agreed cl...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Products: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what training will be given to border officials to enforce the government’s proposed ban on imports of hunting trophies, including how to identify the species from which the trophy is
Answer: Defra officials continue to engage with relevant stakeholders to determine the scope and design of this ban, including what will be required to implement it effectively. The detail of arrangements such as training for border officials and checks at cargo ...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Treatments: Overseas VisitorsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the operation of the National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015 in relation to maternity services provided to non-resident individuals wh
Answer: No assessments have been made on the operation, transparency, and application of the overseas visitor charging regulations with respect to maternity services and no guidance has been issued to National Health Service trusts on the application, proportiona...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotorways: Road Signs and MarkingsDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the (a) adequacy of road signage and lane guidance on the strategic road network at major motorway junctions where multiple destinations are served by closely spaced lane splits,
Answer: The Government and National Highways (NH) take road safety seriously, and we are committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads. Safety is at the heart of the third Road Investment Strategy, which includes a new National Progra...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSouthern WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 4381 on Water Supply: Eastleigh, if she will take steps to ensure that Southern Water addresses the more than 400 maintenance-related
Answer: Water companies are accountable for maintaining their assets and must address issues identified through Environment Agency (EA) inspections, meeting deadlines set by it as the regulator. Timescales for improvements are set by the EA on a case-by-case basi...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: EducationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to secure continued access to online educational content and learning resources for children under the age of 16; whether her Department has assessed the extent
Answer: The government is clear that access to high-quality educational content is essential. We want to see more high-quality services designed specifically for young people.Through the EdTech Testbed Programme the government are investing £24m to identify and t...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen against State Pension InequalityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much his Department has spent on (a) legal fees and (b) associated costs defending judicial review proceedings brought by the WASPI Campaign since December 2024.
Answer: Based on the information held, since December 2024, the recorded legal costs on litigation brought by WASPI including disbursements and VAT and costs paid to WASPI are £348,566.14.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Products: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many import permits were issued for hunting trophies between July 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026, for which species, and for what type of hunting trophy.
Answer: Between 1 July 2024 and 31 May 2026, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) issued 33 import permits for hunting trophies under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Trade data up to 2024 is availa...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLynx: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's policy is on rewilding lynx.
Answer: Defra is committed to providing opportunities for the reintroduction of formerly native species where the benefits for the environment, people and the economy are clear. To maximise benefits and minimise risks, it is important that species reintroductions...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: EU CountriesHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with (a) the European Commission, (b) individual European Union Member States and (c) representatives of the travel industry on the implementation of the EU Entry/E
Answer: EES is an EU scheme, and EU member states are responsible for its implementation.The UK Government has been working closely with the European Commission, member states, local authorities and the travel industry to prepare for the introduction of EES. We c...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: Health EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of including education on endometriosis within the statutory relationships, sex and health education curriculum in secondary schools; whether her Department
Answer: Pupils learn the facts about menstrual and reproductive health as part of compulsory relationships, sex and health education (RSHE). This includes fertility and the potential impact of lifestyle on fertility for men and women and the menopause. In July 20...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDeprivation of Liberty SafeguardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to consult publicly on the implications of the recent Supreme Court judgment on deprivation of liberty; whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of tha
Answer: The Government remains firmly committed to safeguarding and protecting the rights of people lacking capacity. The Department published an update on GOV.UK on 15 June 2026 in response to the judgement.We are working with a range of stakeholder partners and...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: FraudDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of measures to prevent fraudulent advertisements, investment scams and other forms of online fraud on social media platforms; what disc
Answer: This government takes the issue of online fraud, including fraudulent advertising, incredibly seriously. DSIT works closely with other departments to address online fraud, including the Home Office, who have overall responsibility for fraud policy. The On...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in CareDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of private providers in the children's residential care sector on (a) costs to local authorities, (b) placement stability, (c) outcomes for childr
Answer: The Competition and Market Authority found that costs to local authorities of placements in their own children’s home was no lower than the cost of placements from private providers. The study also found no evidence that, on average, private provision was...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Products: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will publish legal advice she has received regarding implementation of a moratorium on imports of hunting trophies.
Answer: Legal advice to Ministers is subject to legal professional privilege, and maintaining its confidentiality is essential to ensure that Ministers can receive full and frank advice as part of effective decision-making. This Government remains committed to ba...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPark HomesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of consumer protections for owners of holiday park homes; and what his planned timetable is for the (a) completion and (b) publication
Answer: Consumers, including holiday caravan owners, are protected under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Consumer enforcement was strengthened through the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and the government continues to keep the relevant legislat...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSheltered Housing: CostsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the affordability and transparency of service charges, ground rents and other costs associated with retirement leasehold pro
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 4726 on 8 June 2026.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic: CompetitionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on competition and market concentration within the UK live music industry; what assessment her Department has made of the p
Answer: The government is committed to supporting a flourishing live music industry. The UK music sector’s status as a global powerhouse relies on a pipeline of high-quality talent, from local grassroots to major arena artists. We will soon launch a £30 million M...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: HampshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to improve the inspection of water infrastructure in Eastleigh constituency; and what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy, safety and long-term resi
Answer: The Environment Agency has increased wastewater inspections of Southern Water, completing over 750 between April 2025– March 2026. 58% of these were unannounced, including 10 in Eastleigh. While 71% of Southern Water’s sites were compliant between April 2...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospital Beds: HampshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the number of medically fit patients unable to be discharged from hospitals in Hampshire.
Answer: In the NHS Hamshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, in April 2026, there were, on average, approximately 688 adult patients in acute hospital beds per day with delayed discharges, or patients who are medically ready for discharge but not discharg...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing Benefit and Pension Credit: Married PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the requirement that both members of a couple must have reached State Pension age in order to be eligible for Pension Credit and pensio
Answer: Since 15 May 2019 both members of a couple need to have reached State Pension age to be eligible for Pension Credit or pension-age Housing Benefit. Benefit support for couples where only one partner has reached State Pension age is provided through Univer...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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