Liz Jarvis MP: written questions
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Musculoskeletal Disorders: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the access to (a) treatment and (b) support services for people with musculoskeletal conditions.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of access to treatment and support services for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.To improve access to treatment for those with MSK conditions, we are working to deliver the Getting It Right First Time (...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArthritis: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support children and young people with arthritis.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting children and young people with arthritis to ensure they get timely, quality care.Services for children with suspected arthritis are commissioned in line with the national service specification for paediatric rheum...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: EastleighDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of (a) the prevalence of respiratory disease and (b) the number of emergency hospital admissions for respiratory conditions in Eastleigh constituency compa
Answer: Data is available for emergency Finished Admission Episodes (FAEs) where there was a primary diagnosis of 'respiratory conditions’. The following table shows the number of FAEs where there was a primary diagnosis of 'respiratory conditions’ for Eastleigh ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Relations with EU: TransportCabinet OfficeTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121120More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with the Department for Transport on their priorities for the 2026 UK-EU summit.
Answer: Cabinet Office Ministers and officials have regular and ongoing discussions with counterparts across the Department for Transport regarding a wide range of policy issues, including preparations for the upcoming 2026 UK-EU summit. These discussions are fac...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBereavement Support PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of Bereavement Support Payment for widows and widowers raising dependent children; and what steps he is taking to provide longer-term support for
Answer: Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) aims to provide support during the acute period following a bereavement by way of an initial lump sum followed by up to 18 monthly instalments with a higher amount paid for those with children. Where longer-term financial...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Operating CostsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support businesses with their operating costs.
Answer: We are committed to reducing operating costs for all UK businesses, including those in Eastleigh and across Hampshire.We are reducing the annual administrative burden of regulation by £5.6bn by 2029, enabling UK businesses to unlock growth and boost innov...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVaccine Damage Payment SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his Department's expected timetable is for completing consideration of reforms to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme; and when he expects to bring forward proposals for reform of that scheme.
Answer: We would like to reiterate our deepest sympathies to all those individuals who have experienced harm following vaccination, and to their families.The Government recognises that concerns have been raised in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme. Mi...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSilica: Health and SafetyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of regulatory protections against occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica; whether he plans to review workplace exposure limits and
Answer: Great Britain has a well-established regulatory framework under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) (COSHH) that requires employers to control exposure to substances that can cause ill health, such as respirable cry...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLiquefied Natural Gas: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to reduce UK exposure to potential global LNG market volatility, after the suspension of LNG production by QatarEnergy.
Answer: The UK benefits from a wide variety of gas supply sources, including the UK Continental Shelf, pipeline imports from reliable partners like Norway, Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as significant LNG import capability. This limits our reliance on any ...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: ShortagesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to mitigate the potential impacts of fuel supply disruption arising from surges in demand.
Answer: The Government is closely monitoring fuel supply and demand in light of the situation in the Middle East. The UK benefits from strong and diverse security of fuel supplies and we are engaging with industry to ensure supply and demand remains resilient.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordThe Anti-Slavery Collective: StandardsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Mar 2026WithdrawnUIN 117928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Charity Commission on the adequacy of the (a) financial structure and (b) governance arrangements of the Anti-Slavery Collective.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordUSA: Immigration ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the British ambassador in Washington has had discussions with US officials on (a) the safety and welfare of British nationals attending 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 January in response to Question 101336.
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: Maternity LeaveDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of teachers made redundant while on maternity leave in the last five years; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure that school funding arrangements enable sch
Answer: Pregnant women and new mothers have enhanced protections against redundancy dismissals, which cover the pregnancy period, the time spent on maternity leave, and a return-to-work period. The protections give those employees priority for being offered suita...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHunting: ExhibitionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to review guidance and regulations on the promotion of hunting trips involving species listed as (a) endangered and (b) critically endangered at exhibitions in the UK
Answer: The Government is committed to banning the import of hunting trophies from species of conservation concern, which is the most effective approach the Government can take on this matter. The Department continues to engage with relevant stakeholders to ensur...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: Migrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the 2024–25 Health and Care Worker visa changes on access to domiciliary and residential care services; how many social care provider
Answer: The Government published the immigration white paper ‘Restoring control over the immigration system' last year which set out how we will move the UK away from a dependence on international care workers and end overseas recruitment for social care visas. T...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile BroadbandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 2G and 3G mobile network switch-off on individuals who rely on simplified or accessibility-focused mobile handsets that do no
Answer: The 3G switch-off in the UK was completed early 2026. We understand that this was a smooth process, and Ofcom and the mobile operators have reported no significant negative impacts on consumers.The 2G switch-off will take place between 2029 and 2033. Ofco...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase access to clinical psychology services.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to high‑quality mental health support, including clinical psychology services. Through our 10-Year Health Plan, we are expanding NHS Talking Therapies so more people can receive effective, evidence‑based tre...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has issued guidance to GP practices on the wording of appointment reminder messages to patients; and what assessment he has made of the potential merits of encouraging practi
Answer: General practices are independent businesses that hold contracts with the National Health Service, and each sets its own policies on managing missed appointments to best meet the needs of its local population. We know that many practices already use autom...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoad Traffic Offences: Forensic ScienceHome OfficeTabled 27 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the timeliness of police forensic collision investigation reports following serious road traffic collisions; and what steps she is taking with police forces in England
Answer: The police are responsible for collision investigations and for establishing the circumstances that have led to deaths and life changing injuries on our roads.The police investigation and release of forensic collision investigation reports, along with dec...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChild Maintenance Service: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Child Maintenance Service in (a) recognising and applying court-ordered shared care arrangements when determining maintenance liabilit
Answer: Where the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is satisfied that both parents have equal day-to-day care for the child, in addition to sharing overnight care, there is no requirement for either parent to pay child maintenance. There is no statutory definition ...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: UniformsDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed cap on branded uniform items on curricular and extracurricular PE participation; and whether her Department has considered allowing a longer
Answer: The assessments made in relation to the limit on branded school uniform and PE kit contained in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, including consideration of implementation timings, have been published at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publication...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Immigration ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of immigration enforcement activity undertaken by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the 2026 FIFA Wor
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 November 2025 in response to Question 87175.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: EastleighHome OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help halve violence against women and girls in Eastleigh constituency within a decade; how much funding has been allocated for this purpose in Eastleigh constituency; and w
Answer: “Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls” was published on 18th December 2025 and sets out the strategic direction and concrete actions to prevent violence and abuse, pursue perpetrators, a...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCrisis and Resilience FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of (a) trends in the level of household financial hardship and (b) the potential impact of those trends on the design and funding of the Crisis and Resilience Fun
Answer: Trends in the percentage of individuals in relative and absolute low income both before and after housing costs can be found in the Households Below Average Income Official Statistics: Households below average income: for financial years ending 1995 to 20...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCrisis and Resilience FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Crisis and Resilience Fund is fully operational by April 2026.
Answer: My Department has worked closely with local authorities and other stakeholders on the detailed design of the Fund. We published scheme guidance in January, and final allocations have been confirmed to enable local authorities to prepare for delivery. We a...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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