Luke Evans MP: written questions
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Written questions
Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to WPQ 26637 answered on 7 September 2026 about Chagos Islands Sovereignty, whether he intends to raise the issue of the UK Government's costs arising from the Chago
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to my answer of 7 September to Question 26637.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ReorganisationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made about whether 'local scrutiny committees' will be a future component of local government reform following the review of the local government reorgani
Answer: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act establishes Local Scrutiny Committees, which are intended to strengthen oversight of Mayors and Strategic Authorities and improve accountability for decision-making and the use of public funds. Local Sc...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: DevolutionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Policy Paper dated 31 July 2026, Rewiring the State- Cabinet Statement, whether recent discussions about the role for Members of Parliament in local account
Answer: The Rewiring the State Cabinet Statement committed to ensuring there is a clear role for Members of Parliament in local accountability, working with mayors and local councillors. Mayors are responsible for the areas of competence set out in the devolution...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: DevolutionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Policy Paper dated 31 July 2026, Rewiring the State- Cabinet Statement, what recent discussions has she had about the role for Members of Parliament in loca
Answer: The Rewiring the State Cabinet Statement committed to ensuring there is a clear role for Members of Parliament in local accountability, working with mayors and local councillors. As part of the development of the Devolution White Paper, Ministers and offi...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to WPQ 21894 answered on 7 September 2026 about Veterans Workplace Pensions, what the published turnaround time is for CEV requests.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is currently processing Cash Equivalent Value (CEV) requests received in April 2026. For members with more complex circumstances, and for pensioner Remedy cases where implementation of the guidance is still being finalised, the req...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to WPQ 21894 answered on 7 September 2026 about Veterans Workplace Pensions, what the date is of the CEV requests being processed by his Department.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is currently processing Cash Equivalent Value (CEV) requests received in April 2026. For members with more complex circumstances, and for pensioner Remedy cases where implementation of the guidance is still being finalised, the req...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what metrics will be used to determine whether the proposed expansion of community mental health services represents value for money.
Answer: We keep all existing programmes under review. Early implementer mental health emergency departments have provided learning which is informing the next phase of rollout. In addition, the pilot programme for community mental health centres is being evaluate...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what evaluation has been undertaken of the adequacy of existing (a) mental health emergency departments and (b) community mental health centres and their impact on waiting times, hospital admission
Answer: We keep all existing programmes under review. Early implementer mental health emergency departments have provided learning which is informing the next phase of rollout. In addition, the pilot programme for community mental health centres is being evaluate...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what measures will be put in place to ensure patients are not subject to multiple assessments across different mental health services before receiving treatment.
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the introduction of additional mental health access points on existing patient pathways.
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether people will be able to self-refer to new community mental health centres.
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate she has made of the additional workforce required to operate the proposed 159 new mental health facilities; and whether that estimate has been incorporated into the NHS workforce plan
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the staffing of new mental health centres will be achieved through (a) new recruitment and (b) redeployment of NHS mental health staff.
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which professional groups will staff new community mental health centres.
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate she has made of the number of additional staff required to operate proposed community mental health centres and mental health emergency departments.
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of the £343 million announced for community mental health centres and mental health emergency departments is intended for capital expenditure on buildings and estate development.
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria have been used to determine the location of the 59 proposed mental health emergency departments.
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many of the proposed mental health emergency departments will require new-build facilities and how many will be accommodated within existing NHS estate.
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the physical estate capacity required to deliver the proposed 59 mental health emergency departments announced on 5 August 2026.
Answer: Since coming to office, this Government has recruited thousands of extra mental health staff, increased access to National Health Service talking therapies, and announced a major expansion of community mental health support, with £187 million allocated fo...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAdvice and Guidance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the Royal College of Physicians survey finding that 89% of physicians delivering Advice and Guidance have received no
Answer: The Advice and Guidance (A&G) model helps ensure that patients receive an appropriate and timely assessment, with clear next steps, in primary and community settings. Where specialist advice supports ongoing management in the community, patients can o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAdvice and Guidance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate she has made of the additional consultant time required to support Advice and Guidance requests.
Answer: The Advice and Guidance (A&G) model helps ensure that patients receive an appropriate and timely assessment, with clear next steps, in primary and community settings. Where specialist advice supports ongoing management in the community, patients can o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAdvice and Guidance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the Royal College of Physicians survey finding that 47% of physicians providing Advice and Guidance have no dedicated
Answer: The Advice and Guidance (A&G) model helps ensure that patients receive an appropriate and timely assessment, with clear next steps, in primary and community settings. Where specialist advice supports ongoing management in the community, patients can o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAdvice and Guidance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance NHS England has issued to providers on the circumstances in which a referral may be returned to a general practitioner as unsolicited Advice and Guidance.
Answer: The Advice and Guidance (A&G) model helps ensure that patients receive an appropriate and timely assessment, with clear next steps, in primary and community settings. Where specialist advice supports ongoing management in the community, patients can o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAdvice and Guidance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of survey findings from Pulse that general practitioners estimate that 36% of unsolicited Advice and Guidance responses i
Answer: The Advice and Guidance (A&G) model helps ensure that patients receive an appropriate and timely assessment, with clear next steps, in primary and community settings. Where specialist advice supports ongoing management in the community, patients can o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAdvice and Guidance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of survey findings from Pulse that general practitioners estimate around a quarter of referrals to secondary care are ret
Answer: The Advice and Guidance (A&G) model helps ensure that patients receive an appropriate and timely assessment, with clear next steps, in primary and community settings. Where specialist advice supports ongoing management in the community, patients can o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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