Luke Charters MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Taxation: Electronic GovernmentTreasuryTabled 11 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29269More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to ensure an orderly implementation of Making Tax Digital for people due to join between April 2027 and April 2028.
Answer: Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is being introduced gradually, with taxpayers joining in phases according to their level of qualifying income. The phased approach enables HMRC to build on experience from each stage of implementation before addit...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRare Diseases: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her department is taking to improve access to Trametinib for people diagnosed with rare cancers.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 29 June to Question 12315, concerning access to medicines for rare cancers, including Trametinib.
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: Wearable TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the safeguarding risks arising from the use of AI-enabled and camera-equipped smart glasses in education, youth and care settings.
Answer: The department recognises that emerging technologies, including AI-enabled and camera-equipped smart glasses, may raise issues relating to transparency, privacy and the processing of personal data. They also present safeguarding risks if used to record, s...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving: Republic of IrelandDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15180More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the compatibility of Irish motor insurance requirements for holders of UK driving licences with the principles of the common travel area.
Answer: Motor insurers are responsible for setting the terms and conditions of the policies that they offer, and it is for them to decide the level of risk that they take in issuing any policy to a given applicant. If an applicant wishes to drive a vehicle in the...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSign Language: EducationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support is available to hearing parents of deaf children to learn British Sign Language.
Answer: The government understands the great importance of British Sign Language (BSL) for bridging barriers to communication between hearing and deaf people and appreciates the vital need for families with deaf children to be able to access BSL courses, as early...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS Foundation Trusts: Public AppointmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications of transferring responsibility for appointing NHS Foundation Trust Chairs and Non-Executive Directors from locally elected governors to cen
Answer: Governors at the 141 National Health Service foundation trusts are currently responsible for appointing their trusts’ chairs and non-executive directors. Subject to the will of Parliament, the Health Bill will transfer this power to my Rt. Hon. Friend, th...
Answered 19 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordChurch Commissioners: LandChurch CommissionersTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14717More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what consultation the Church Commissioners carried out with tenant farmers and local communities before deciding to market land east of York for sale.
Answer: The Church Commissioners’ property referred to in the question, from the Hon Member for York Outer, relates to the ongoing marketing for sale of approximately 1,600 acres of land at Scoreby, east of York. The Church Commissioners Property Team informed al...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPsychiatry: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure access to Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy training in the North of England.
Answer: The Government is committed to publishing a 10 Year Workforce Plan to ensure the National Health Service has the right people in the right places, with the right skills to deliver the transformed services set out in the 10-Year Health Plan.Employers acros...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBacteria: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the development of Bacteriophage Therapy, and when he expects such treatments to be available for use across the NHS.
Answer: The Government recognises the potential of bacteriophage therapy as an emerging treatment for certain bacterial infections, particularly where antimicrobial resistance limits available treatment options. However, while early research and clinical use in i...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBacteria: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the development of Bacteriophage Therapy; and whether such treatments will be available for use in the NHS.
Answer: The Government recognises the potential of bacteriophage therapy as an emerging treatment for certain bacterial infections, particularly where antimicrobial resistance limits available treatment options. However, while early research and clinical use in i...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurodegenerative Diseases: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve outcomes for children with neurodegenerative brain conditions.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving outcomes for children with neurodegenerative conditions through a combination of earlier diagnosis, better coordinated care, and support for innovation in treatment.Services for children with rare and complex neuro...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support people migrating to Universal Credit from legacy benefits.
Answer: All customers have access to support throughout the process, including the Move to Universal Credit Helpline and independent Help to Claim support provided by Citizens Advice, which offers tailored assistance to help people make and manage their claim. We...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRare Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve outcomes for children born with Congenital Anomalies and rare diseases; and what steps his Department is taking to improve support available to young
Answer: The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases under the UK Rare Diseases Framework. We published the fifth annual England action plan in February 2026, where we report on the steps we have taken to advance the prior...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCo-careldopaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to address shortages of Co-careldopa medication.
Answer: The Department has been in contact with suppliers of co-careldopa immediate release and modified release tablets. There is good supply availability in the market for United Kingdom patients.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealthcare Assistants: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of current regulatory arrangements for the training of healthcare support workers; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that all staff recei
Answer: Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) are not regulated by a statutory professional body. Where HCSWs are working in health and social care services and the provider is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the CQC regulates the service provider...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Places: PlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the revised National Planning Policy Framework supports the creation of (a) safe, (b) inclusive and (c) accessible public space
Answer: Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation on the revised Framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals relating to the provision of safe, inclu...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for EducationTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of artificial intelligence usage in schools on safeguarding.
Answer: The department recognises that artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and risks in education and recognises public concerns around these risks. We are clear that technology is not effective unless it is safe. Our ‘Generative AI in educat...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: SafetyDepartment for EducationTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure (a) safeguarding standards and (b) accountability are applied consistently across all types of schools.
Answer: This government remains committed to providing a clear and simple safeguarding framework for all schools. This is set out in our statutory safeguarding guidance, which all schools and colleges must have regard to. This guidance includes ‘Keeping Children ...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: SafetyDepartment for EducationTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department ensures effective oversight where safeguarding concerns are raised about independent schools.
Answer: All private schools are required to comply with the Independent School Standards (ISS), and schools that fail to meet the ISS at inspection are subject to regulatory action. Information about regulatory and enforcement action can be found at: https://www....
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department will consider introducing a supported entry pathway into PIP and Work Capability Assessment roles for newly qualified nurses.
Answer: The department keeps its approach to recruitment for Personal Independence Payment and Work Capability Assessment health professionals (HPs) under continuous review, to ensure it supports high-quality, safe and consistent assessments for claimants. At pre...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescriptions: Fees and ChargesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether there are plans to review the NHS medical exemption criteria for prescription charges, and assess the merits of adding asthma to the medical exemption list.
Answer: The Government currently has no plans to review or amend the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Reserve ForcesCabinet OfficeTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129990More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government is taking to encourage civil servants to serve as reservists in the Armed Forces.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that road safety measures in the vicinity of primary schools are given a priority status within (a) national transport policy and (b) guidance to local authorities.
Answer: Road safety around schools is a priority for the Government, particularly the safety of children travelling to and from school.Protection for children is not limited to the immediate school frontage; national transport policy focuses on improving safety a...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPedestrian Crossings: SchoolsDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that national guidance on traffic flow and speed does not inhibit local authorities from installing zebra crossings outside primary schools.
Answer: The Department does not set mandatory criteria for the installation of zebra crossings. Local authorities are best placed to decide whether a zebra crossing is appropriate, including outside primary schools, taking into account local traffic conditions, v...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPedestrian Crossings: SchoolsDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to encourage more zebra crossings near primary schools.
Answer: The Department does not set mandatory criteria for the installation of zebra crossings. Local authorities are best placed to decide whether a zebra crossing is appropriate, including outside primary schools, taking into account local traffic conditions, v...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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