Liz Jarvis MP: written questions 2025
296 published records · newest first.
Written questions
Pedestrian Areas: SafetyHome OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to introduce additional safety requirements for (a) temporary events and (b) fan zones to protect pedestrians from vehicle access.
Answer: Homeland Security Group (HSG) works closely with the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), who provide publicly available technical and practical advice relating to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM). This includes the 'NPSA Public Realm Design Gui...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPedestrian Areas: SafetyHome OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of existing measures to prevent vehicles from entering areas with high pedestrian footfall.
Answer: Homeland Security Group (HSG) works closely with the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), who provide publicly available technical and practical advice relating to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM). This includes the 'NPSA Public Realm Design Gui...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPedestrian Areas: SafetyHome OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to improve pedestrian safety in areas of high footfall from potential vehicle incursions.
Answer: Homeland Security Group (HSG) works closely with the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), who provide publicly available technical and practical advice relating to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM). This includes the 'NPSA Public Realm Design Gui...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFoetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve early diagnosis of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answer: The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. As a result, it is crucial to diagnose FASD as early as possible. As part of the prevention efforts aroun...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 2 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to (a) collect and (b) publish annual statistics on the number of animals bred for scientific purposes but not used in scientific procedures.
Answer: The Home Office is presently reviewing the collection and publication of additional statistics on animals that were bred but not used in scientific procedures.
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAbirateroneDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the NHS plans to fund abiraterone for patients with high-risk non-metastatic prostate cancer.
Answer: The Department has had no such discussions. Abiraterone does not have a marketing authorisation for use in the treatment of high-risk, non-metastatic prostate cancer and has not been evaluated for that indication by the National Institute for Health and C...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: AllergiesDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to (a) mandate allergy safety policies in all schools, (b) ensure the provision of individual healthcare plans for every child with an allergy, (c) mandate staff training on (i) allergy a
Answer: Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014 places a duty on maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units to make arrangements for supporting pupils with medical conditions. The accompanying statutory guidance on ‘Supporting pupils with me...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to monitor levels of disguised employment in the hair and beauty sector.
Answer: This Government recognises the immense economic and social value of the hair and beauty industry, and we know it can be difficult for some to understand their tax obligations. We are working with the industry on producing educational material to help busi...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHyperemesis GravidarumDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to provide diagnostic training for GPs to recognise the symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum.
Answer: We recognise that hyperemesis gravidarum is a debilitating condition that can have a devastating impact on women and their families.The standard of medical training is the responsibility of the General Medical Council (GMC), which is an independent statut...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVideo Games: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to improve access to investment and funding for video game developers in the UK.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the growth of the UK’s video games sector as part of the upcoming creative industries sector plan, having identified the creative industries as one of eight priority sectors in the industrial strategy. We recognis...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Games FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the UK Games Fund in supporting the (a) long-term growth and (b) global competitiveness of the UK video game industry.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the growth of the UK’s video games sector as part of the upcoming creative industries sector plan, having identified the creative industries as one of eight priority sectors in the industrial strategy. We recognis...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure proactive management of medicine shortages.
Answer: There are approximately 14,000 licensed medicines and the overwhelming majority are in good supply. Where supply issues do arise, we know how frustrating and distressing these can be for patients, and we work closely with industry, the National Health Ser...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordVideo Games: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential barriers to accessible finance faced by video game developers.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the growth of the UK’s video games sector as part of the upcoming creative industries sector plan, having identified the creative industries as one of eight priority sectors in the industrial strategy. We recognis...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 903860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increases in energy bills on consumers.
Answer: We recognise that bills going up will be worrying news for families. The reason for the increase to the price cap is due to an increase in wholesale energy costs which are influenced by international energy markets which we cannot control. This is why our...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: AllergiesDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help ensure all schools have the recommended allergy safeguards in place.
Answer: Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014 places a duty on maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units to make arrangements for supporting pupils with medical conditions. The accompanying statutory guidance makes clear to schools what i...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: TrainingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to introduce transparency obligations on generative AI developers to disclose information on creative works used in AI training.
Answer: The Government’s consultation on copyright and AI, which closed on 25 February, specifically sought views on a proposal to require AI model developers to be more transparent about how they obtain and use copyright works in their training.Our priority now ...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether people receiving disability benefits for Ménière's disease will be exempt from her proposed reforms to the benefits system.
Answer: The Pathways to Work Green Paper set out a broad package of reforms to health and disability benefits and employment support. The functional impact and severity of a condition can significantly vary across individuals, so we are not planning for specific ...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: VisasDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to visa rules for dependants of Master's students on international student recruitment.
Answer: There are many factors that influence international students when they choose to study abroad. These include the range and quality of available courses, the visa rules that apply in countries they are considering, and the appeal of living and studying in ...
Answered 2 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: EastleighDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time for driving tests is in Eastleigh constituency.
Answer: The table below shows the average waiting time in weeks for driving test centres that serve customers living in the Eastleigh constituency, as of 21 April 2025. Driving test centre (DTC)Average car practical driving test waiting time (21 April 25)Southamp...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLong CovidDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support parents caring for children with long covid; and whether his Department plans to develop a long-term strategy to fund (a) biomedical research and (b)
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that families have the support that they need. The Care Act 2014 requires local authorities to deliver a wide range of sustainable, high-quality care and support services, including support for carers, which can inc...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: ClosuresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of maternity unit closures; and what steps he is taking to prevent the closure of maternity units.
Answer: There are real issues in maternity care, but also outstanding examples of care. It will not be an overnight recovery, but we will be making steady improvements to ensure all women receive safe, personalised, and compassionate care.The Government continues...
Answered 23 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordVisitBritainDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the reduction in VisitBritain's budget.
Answer: The GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign has played and continues to play an important role in promoting the UK as a top global destination and supporting growth in the visitor economy. While decisions around the overall GREAT programme budget sit ...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCoeliac Disease: Gluten-free FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that integrated care boards provide gluten free bread prescriptions for patients with coeliac disease.
Answer: The Department has undertaken two national consultations in recent years on the prescribing of gluten-free foods in primary care. The rationale for this was the increased availability of these products in supermarkets and other food outlets at a time when...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMefloquineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review the (a) licensing and (b) prescribing guidelines for the anti-malarial drug Lariam.
Answer: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for ensuring that medicines, medical devices, and blood components for transfusion meet applicable standards of safety, quality, and efficacy. The MHRA rigorously assesses the a...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMefloquine: Side EffectsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential side effects of the anti-malarial drug Lariam on civilian patients prescribed it in the UK.
Answer: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for ensuring that medicines, medical devices, and blood components for transfusion meet applicable standards of safety, quality, and efficacy. The MHRA rigorously assesses the a...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament record
Published records only — not a full account of an MP’s work. How we work →