Luke Evans MP: written questions 2026
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PharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the NHSBSA provide timely payments to pharmacists carrying out Pharmacy First consultations.
Answer: Pharmacy First is an essential approach to make greater use of pharmacy professionals and shift more care from hospital into the community. The service allows pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines for seven common conditions, enabling patients...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor SportsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with Formula One bodies on further support for Formula One in the UK.
Answer: Formula One is a British success story and this government is proud to champion and support the sport. My Department frequently engages with Formula One and wider stakeholders across the motorsport industry to champion the sport and identify shared opport...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of pharmacies who have not been paid for carrying out Pharmacy First Consultations due to a shortening in the claim window in June 2025.
Answer: Pharmacy First is an essential approach to make greater use of pharmacy professionals and shift more care from hospital into the community. The service allows pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines for seven common conditions, enabling patients...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of shortening the Pharmacy First Service claim window in June 2025 on pharmacies carrying out that service.
Answer: Pharmacy First is an essential approach to make greater use of pharmacy professionals and shift more care from hospital into the community. The service allows pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines for seven common conditions, enabling patients...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPhysiotherapy: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the number and proportion of newly qualified physiotherapists that have secured work within 12 months of qualifying.
Answer: The requested data is not held.
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPhysiotherapy: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the number of job places available for newly qualified physiotherapists.
Answer: The requested data is not held.
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPhysiotherapy: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the most recent competition ratio is for newly qualified physiotherapists.
Answer: The requested data is not held.
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSlaughterhouses: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the 2024 Slaughter Sector Survey, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the number of [a] pigs, [b] chickens [c] cows and [d]
Answer: Regulations require that animals must be stunned prior to slaughter so that they are unconscious and insensible to pain. The only exception to the requirement to stun is where animals are slaughtered in accordance with religious rites. The Government woul...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSlaughterhouses: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107756More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the 2024 Slaughter Sector Survey, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the number of [a] pigs, [b] chickens [c] cows and [d]
Answer: Regulations require that animals must be stunned prior to slaughter so that they are unconscious and insensible to pain. The only exception to the requirement to stun is where animals are slaughtered in accordance with religious rites. The Government woul...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: VATTreasuryTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107755More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make a comparative assessment of the potential impact of levels of [a] standard and [b] hospitality VAT on the sustainability of the hospitality industry in [i] France, [ii] Germany, [iii] Italy and [iv]
Answer: The Government recognises the significant contribution made by hospitality businesses to economic growth and social life in the UK.VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Providing fur...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSpeed Limits: FinesDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Pursuant to WPQ 103428 answered on 19 January 2026 on Speed Limit: Fines, what body is coordinating the independent investigation on the anomaly; and when that body will report.
Answer: The terms of reference were published on Monday 19 January 2026 at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-on-the-national-highways-nh-speeding-enforcement-issue-terms-of-reference/independent-review-on-the-national-highways-nh-speed...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpeed Limits: FinesDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to WPQ 103428 answered on 19 January 2026 on Speed Limit: Fines, what National Highways' planned timescale is for the implementation of the solution to the speed camera anomaly.
Answer: As set out in response to WPQ 103428 on 19 January, a Home Office approved solution to this issue has been agreed, and National Highways and the police are continuing to work together to implement this as a priority. In the meantime, National Highways has...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he plans to take to monitor the take up of the Fuel Finder Website by motorists.
Answer: Motorists will primarily access Fuel Finder data indirectly through third-party navigation apps and price comparison websites. Fuel Finder will track who is accessing the data as an indicator of overall usage. The service will also undergo a statutory eva...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he plans to take to publicise the Fuel Finder Website to motorists.
Answer: Fuel Finder data will be made freely available and third party services such as navigation apps and price comparison websites who will integrate the data into their consumer-facing tools, meaning drivers can access accurate, up-to-date fuel prices without...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to quality assure information on the Fuel Finder Website.
Answer: Under the Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) regulations 2025, the appointed aggregator is responsible for managing the registration information and providing real-time fuel price information. The Department also requires the aggregator to implement data qualit...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department plans to publish the Fuel Finder Website.
Answer: The Fuel Finder scheme is now live, with registration open to petrol stations. From 2 February, petrol stations will be required to report their fuel prices within 30 minutes of a change. This data will be made freely available on the Fuel Finder website ...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFly-tippingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 13 January 2026 to WPQ 103427 about fly tipping, whether the recommendations of the National Fly-tipping Prevention Group will impact fly-tipping policy.
Answer: Defra officials chair regular meetings of the National Fly-tipping Prevention Group and whilst various aspects of fly-tipping are discussed at these meetings, the group does not develop formal recommendations to Defra. The aim of the group, whose members ...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the CMA's First Annual Road Fuel Monitoring Report, what assessment he has made about the extent of competition in the road fuel retail market.
Answer: The Government notes the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) annual road fuel monitoring report, which found that fuel margins remain high and are not explained by operating costs. Addressing the CMA’s findings, the Government is implementing Fuel F...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMenMinistry of JusticeTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 5 January 2026 to Question 101467 on Men, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that the terms and reference, objectives and conclusions of the planned Men and Boys
Answer: The Prime Minister has tasked the Deputy Prime Minister and myself, the Minister for Victims and Violence Against Women and Girls, with leading the Government’s efforts to tackle the challenges faced by men and boys. This work is in development, but we wi...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 15 December 2025 to Question 96945 on Ophthalmic Services, what steps his Department is taking to share best practice between Integrated Care Boards in order to reduce reg
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are encouraged to share best practice to help reduce regional inequalities in access to eye care services via the NHS Future Platform The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme also has best practice guidance for ophth...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic Services: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103880More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions on the financial sustainability of opticians and eye care practices.
Answer: The Government has protected the smallest businesses and charities from the impact of the increase to employer National Insurance by increasing the Employment Allowance from £5,000 to £10,500. That means more than half of businesses with NICs liabilities ...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEducational Psychology: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to determine the number of educational psychologists required to meet demand as part of the Government's forthcoming plans for SEND.
Answer: Educational psychologists play a critical role in the support available to children and young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. That is why we are already investing more than £21 million to train 400 more educational...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEducational Psychology: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to increase the number of educational psychologists to respond to SEND needs.
Answer: Educational psychologists play a critical role in the support available to children and young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. That is why we are already investing more than £21 million to train 400 more educational...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Fly-tipping Prevention GroupDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the National Fly-Tipping Prevention Group last met; and if she will set out the matters that were discussed.
Answer: The National Fly-Tipping Prevention Group last met in October 2025. The matters discussed included a policy update from Defra officials, which included an update on the review of local authority vehicle seizure powers, statutory fly-tipping enforcement gu...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what routes are available for local housing authorities and homelessness providers outside of Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities to apply for funding through the Social Ho
Answer: All registered providers of social housing, including local housing authorities, are eligible to apply for funding from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, from Homes England outside London, or the GLA within London. This is true both in areas with...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
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