Liz Jarvis MP: written questions
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Written questions
Electric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support equitable access to electric vehicle charging for households without private off-street parking, including those in shared covenant restricted residential areas.
Answer: The Government supports equitable access to electric vehicle charging for households without off-street parking. Support includes the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund which is expected to deliver over 100,000 local public charge points. A furthe...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTree Planting: Urban AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many trees have been planted in England in each of the last two years; and what proportion of those trees were planted in urban and residential areas.
Answer: The Forestry Commission publishes planting statistics annually. Approximately 17,571,000 trees were planted in England between April 2023 and March 2025 contributing to the statutory tree canopy target. Approximately 3% were within built up areas. Governm...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHunting: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress she has made on banning trail hunting.
Answer: On 18 June 2026, Defra closed its consultation seeking views on the Government’s proposed approach to implementing a ban on trail hunting. All responses to the consultation are currently being analysed and a summary of responses will be published in due c...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2026 to question 14913, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the absence of a timetable for phasing out animal testing does not adve
Answer: The absence of an overall timetable for phasing out animal testing does not affect delivery of the targeted replacements set out in the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. The Government’s approach is science-led and focused on delivering specific acti...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to a) ensure schools and colleges follow statutory guidance on keeping children safe in education and b) offer support to students who have experienced sexual violence in sch
Answer: Sexual abuse in any form is abhorrent and protecting children from this is an absolute priority for this government. Working Together to Safeguard Children is the statutory guidance which sets out the collaborative duties and responsibilities placed on ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure councils are held accountable in their duty to provide appropriate and sufficient support to SEND families during the process of attaining an Education, Health and Care Plan (
Answer: The department is determined to strengthen the oversight and accountability of local authorities to drive up the quality of the service they provide. This is why, for example, as part of proposed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms t...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the forthcoming Modern Service Framework for Dementia and Frailty will (a) improve the quality and consistency of dementia data and (b) improve data capture o
Answer: We are considering all options to help reduce waiting times and improve dementia diagnosis and care, including reviewing targets, metrics, and data.We are engaging with a wide group of partners to understand what should be included to ensure the best outc...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the availability of guidance to parents following the planned social media ban for under 16s; what steps her Department will take to involve
Answer: The government will provide a package of support for parents and carers to support children in navigating the online world safely. This includes an expanded media literacy campaign and Kids Online Safety Hub, providing advice, practical tools and support ...
Answered 27 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLeisure: ChildrenDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, in the context of The Children’s Society’s latest report which highlighted the importance of low-cost activity options for parents during the school holidays, what steps her Department i
Answer: This government recognises the importance of our treasured museums, libraries and leisure centres in providing free and low-cost activities for families during the school holidays.This government is providing billions over this Spending Review period to s...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: AppealsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, (a) what the average waiting time is between a Personal Independence Payment appeal being lodged and his Department submitting its response to HM Courts and Tribunals Service, (b) what the average waiti
Answer: The mean and median waiting time between a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) appeal being lodged and the Department submitting its response to HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), for initial clearances and award review clearances in the calendar ye...
Answered 29 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: EastleighDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, in the context of the impact of persistent disadvantage on academic success, what steps her Department is taking to (a) improve the tracking of persistently disadvantaged pupils in the Eastleigh constituency an
Answer: The ‘Every child achieving and thriving’ White Paper establishes our plan to improve outcomes for all children across all constituencies. We recognise that poverty can have a significant impact on children's attainment and life chances, and tackling child...
Answered 25 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve mental health and wellbeing in young people through the expansion of Mental Health Support Teams in schools.
Answer: The government will provide access to specialist mental health professionals in every school by expanding Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs), so every child and young person has access to early mental health support. As of March 2026, 60% of pupils in sc...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Voluntary WorkDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, in the context of the (a) Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s decision to cease paying volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers for their time and (b) financial costs associated with providing this voluntary service,
Answer: Plans to move the Coastguard Rescue Service to an expenses-only volunteer model in September will not go ahead, and current arrangements will remain in place. We will now take time to gather the robust information required to understand the full operation...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordWind 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
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