Luke Charters MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Defence: IndustryNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 907075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland.
Answer: The defence of the United Kingdom is always the first duty of any Government.As part of our defence industrial strategy, we will invest £250m across five regions for Defence Growth Deals - including one in Northern Ireland which already boasts a booming d...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPatients: SafetyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve patient safety for people with learning disabilities.
Answer: The Government is committed to advancing patient safety and fostering a learning culture across the National Health Service. As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we will usher in a new era of transparency, a rigorous focus on high-quality care for all a...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPatients: SafetyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve patient safety for people with (a) learning disabilities and (b) autism.
Answer: The Government is taking a range of actions to improve patient safety for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.We are rolling out the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism across the health and adult social c...
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: PharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the NHS 10 Year Health Plan, what steps his Department is taking to support dispensing general practices.
Answer: We recognise that the services of dispensing practices play an important role in meeting the needs of rural communities, by ensuring patients receive their medicines promptly and conveniently.Every year, the Department and NHS England consult with the Bri...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Maternity and Neonatal TaskforceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to p.15 of the 10 Year Health Plan for England, what his Department's timetable is for publishing further details on the national maternity and neonatal taskforce; and whether that t
Answer: The National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce will be chaired by my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and will take forward the recommendations from the independent investigation into maternity and neonatal care to develo...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTechnology: InnovationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 905625More
Question: What steps her Department is taking to improve technological innovation in Yorkshire and the Humber region.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting technological innovation across the UK.That is why we have earmarked at least £30 million for each of West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire through our new Local Innovation Partnerships Fund. This will empower local...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTraffic Commissioners: PowersDepartment for TransportTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 904124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the powers of traffic commissioners.
Answer: Traffic Commissioners perform important and independent regulatory, compliance and tribunal roles for the road freight and public transport sectors. A functional review conducted by the Ministry of Justice, published in May 2023, found the function genera...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh ImplantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress the Patient Safety Commissioner has made on their work on Sodium Valproate and surgical mesh implants.
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and the resulting Hughes Report, which set out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex area of work, involving s...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' AllowancesDepartment for EducationTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to ensure that Disabled Students’ Allowance funding for completed Non-Medical Help support is paid in the event of a provider’s insolvency.
Answer: In the event of a provider’s insolvency, the Student Loans Company would act in accordance with the instructions issued by the appointed liquidator or administrator in relation to the payment of any outstanding invoices. The department remains fully comm...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help prevent people under 18 years old from committing anti-social behaviour.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a top priority for this Government and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.The Government has committed to the creation of a new Young Futures Programme, which will establish a network of Young Futures Hubs and ...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCybercrime and FraudHome OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to support regional crime units to tackle (a) fraud and (b) cybercrime.
Answer: A new National Fraud Squad (NFS) has been established, consisting of a network of 400 new investigators across the National Crime Agency, City of London Police and Regional Organised Crime Units (ROCUs). The NFS is transforming the law enforcement respons...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant Foods: SugarDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of improving product labelling on sugar content in food for children under the age of two.
Answer: Children’s early years provide an important foundation for their future health and strongly influences many aspects of well-being in later life. Data shows that babies and young children are eating too much sugar, and that some commercial baby foods, part...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFurther Education and Schools: CybercrimeDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department holds data on the number of ransomware attacks against schools and colleges in the last three years.
Answer: Educational settings in England are responsible for maintaining their IT systems and cyber security. There is currently no mandatory reporting requirement legislation for schools to report a cyber attack and no central register of cyber attacks exists. Ho...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of existing health and safety standards on (a) electric vehicles and (b) their batteries.
Answer: All vehicles used on UK roads must comply with rigorous safety requirements. The UK is actively involved in the ongoing development of international regulations for road vehicle approval at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. These regulati...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFelodipine: ShortagesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is aware of supply issues with Felodipine medication; and whether he has had discussions with with (a) suppliers and (b) pharmacists to minimise patient impact.
Answer: The Department is currently not aware of any supply issues affecting any strength of felodipine. While we can’t always prevent supply issues from occurring, we have a range of well-established processes and tools to manage them when they arise, to mitigat...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordVettingHome OfficeTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of processing times for manual Disclosure and Barring Service certificates; and whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of adding manual
Answer: Manual certificates are only used in rare circumstances when an automated DBS certificate cannot be issued, for example if the applicants’ name or relevant information from the Police National Computer exceeds a certain number of characters, or for certai...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFluorouracilDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle intermittent shortages of Efudix and (b) improve access to alternative medications to Efudix.
Answer: We are aware of the intermittent shortages of Fluorouracil (Efudix) 5% cream, which are expected to last until March 2025 and are due to the manufacturer having constrained capacity. The Department is working with the manufacturer of the impacted product ...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordYork and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) improvements in stroke care services and (b) the introduction of mechanical thrombectomy services at York and Scarborough Foundation Teaching NHS
Answer: There is no current plan to introduce mechanical thrombectomy for the acute treatment of strokes at the York and Scarborough Foundation Teaching NHS Trust. Thrombectomy is a specialist treatment that is only offered in a few tertiary centres across the co...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSchool Games: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will take steps to support the School Games Organisers Network.
Answer: Our mission-led Government puts children and young people at the heart of our priorities. This includes breaking down barriers to opportunity for every child to access high-quality sport and physical activity, especially those who are less likely to be ac...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Visual ImpairmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of allowing the use of Look and Tell AI glasses for people with visual impairment.
Answer: AI has the potential to transform everyday life, making services quicker, smarter and more efficient. Embracing AI will directly improve the lives of everyone by personalising services and supporting better outcomes, including those with visual impairment...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Child Trust Fund and Individual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27357More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has plans to change the access to (a) Junior ISAs and (b) Child Trust Funds for parents of SEND young adults.
Answer: Access to Junior ISAs (JISA) and Child Trust Funds (CTF) for parents of young adults with special educational needs and disabilities is already possible in certain circumstances.Where a young adult lacks mental capacity, including due to a disability, the...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to commission services for adults with young onset dementia.
Answer: The provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). NHS England would expect ICBs to commission services based on local population needs, taking account of the National Institute for Health and Care...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to provide additional resources to schools for the provision of inclusive education.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. The department is...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help improve the early identification of special educational needs in children.
Answer: The department knows that children’s early years are crucial to their development, health and life chances, and we recognise the importance of the early identification of needs to ensure the right support is put in place as early as possible to ensure chi...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TribunalsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Justice on improving the efficiency of the SEND tribunal system.
Answer: The increase in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) tribunal appeals for the last academic year reflects, in part, the increase in the number of children and young people with an education, health and care (EHC) plan. 576,000 had an EHC plan...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
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