Luke Evans MP: written questions
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Prescriptions: ICTDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much funding has NHS England allocated to the EMIS Web Dispensing Module in 2026/27.
Answer: NHS England spends approximately £750,000 annually funding the EMIS Web dispensing module. NHS England will work with relevant bodies, including the Department, to develop a longer-term approach regarding the way dispensing is funded, in advance of the ex...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescriptions: ICTDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department held discussions with stakeholders prior to NHS England's decision to cease central funding for the EMIS Web Dispensing Module from 1 April 2026.
Answer: NHS England spends approximately £750,000 annually funding the EMIS Web dispensing module. NHS England will work with relevant bodies, including the Department, to develop a longer-term approach regarding the way dispensing is funded, in advance of the ex...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordKetotifenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the clinical importance of ketotifen for specific patient groups is reflected in the Department’s medicines supply shortage management and mitigation processes.
Answer: The supplier of ketotifen (Zaditen) one milligram tablets has confirmed that there is currently no shortage of this product, and it is in stock and available to order.While we can’t always prevent supply issues from occurring, we have a range of well-esta...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordKetotifenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to prevent interruptions in the supply of ketotifen to patients who are clinically reliant on that medication.
Answer: The supplier of ketotifen (Zaditen) one milligram tablets has confirmed that there is currently no shortage of this product, and it is in stock and available to order.While we can’t always prevent supply issues from occurring, we have a range of well-esta...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordKetotifenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the current national status is of the supply of ketotifen.
Answer: The supplier of ketotifen (Zaditen) one milligram tablets has confirmed that there is currently no shortage of this product, and it is in stock and available to order.While we can’t always prevent supply issues from occurring, we have a range of well-esta...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescriptions: ICTDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for how long he expects NHS England to continue central funding for the EMIS Web dispensing module.
Answer: Central funding for the EMIS Web dispensing module will remain in place until 31 March 2027. Consultation with relevant bodies including the Dispensing Doctors’ Association and the British Medical Association will take place to help inform the long-term a...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescriptions: ICTDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Whether he has held recent discussions with NHS England on the future of their centralised funding for the EMIS Web dispensing module.
Answer: Central funding for the EMIS Web dispensing module will remain in place until 31 March 2027. Consultation with relevant bodies including the Dispensing Doctors’ Association and the British Medical Association will take place to help inform the long-term a...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescriptions: ICTDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, What recent discussions he has had with (a) the Dispensing Doctors Association (b) the British Medical Association, and (c) NHS England on NHS England ceasing to centrally fund the EMIS Web dispens
Answer: Central funding for the EMIS Web dispensing module will remain in place until 31 March 2027. Consultation with relevant bodies including the Dispensing Doctors’ Association and the British Medical Association will take place to help inform the long-term a...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 23 March 2026 to Question 120986 on General Practitioners: Contracts, what evidence his Department holds which shows that patients had improved care as a result of changes
Answer: Evidence supporting the use of Advice and Guidance (A&G) derives from national data, local system evaluations and established clinical practice. NHS England data shows that A&G requests largely result in patients being safely managed without needi...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Choice SchemesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 30 March 2026 to WPQ 122758, if his Department will publish a list of all the (a) professional and (b) clinical criteria which staff will need to meet in order to triage i
Answer: Amanda Doyle, the National Director for Primary Care and Community Services, wrote to general practices and primary care networks regarding the introduction of elective Single Point of Access (SPoA) in April 2026. The letter clarified that under this mode...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Choice SchemesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 30 March 2026 to WPQ 122758, whether his Department will stipulate who should be triaging in the Elective Single Point of Access Model.
Answer: Amanda Doyle, the National Director for Primary Care and Community Services, wrote to general practices and primary care networks regarding the introduction of elective Single Point of Access (SPoA) in April 2026. The letter clarified that under this mode...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 315More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she will assess the potential impact of postponing the proposed increase in fuel duty on the farming community.
Answer: As announced on 20 May, to support farmers, the government will cut the duty rate on red diesel by over a third per litre from 10.18p to 6.48p, the lowest rate in over 20 years. This lower rate will take effect from 15 June and remain in place until the e...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFertilisers: Prices and Supply ChainsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will assess the potential merits of the increasing the transparency of fertiliser (a) supply chains and (b) pricing.
Answer: Defra is monitoring the impact on farmers and fertiliser suppliers of high prices, and impacts in the wider supply chain. We are working closely with industry and farmers to understand risks and issues, and options for action where needed. Defra asked the...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRed Diesel: Prices and Supply ChainsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of the opportunities to increase the transparency of red diesel (a) supply chains and (b) pricing.
Answer: Food security is a priority for Government, and it is taking the impacts from developments from the Middle East conflict seriously. Defra is working collaboratively with colleagues across Government to understand and respond to issues arising from the con...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she will make an assessment with the Secretary of State for Education on the adequacy of levels of support available in mainstream education environments to young people with a physical disability but w
Answer: The government is committed to working with local authorities and education settings to ensure that all children and young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to thrive in mainstrea...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Cerebral PalsyDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she is having discussions with cerebral palsy campaign organisations on the challenges faced by young people with cerebral palsy in mainstream education environments.
Answer: The Schools White Paper and SEND consultation document published earlier this year set out our proposed changes to improve help and support for children and young people with SEND across the 0 to 25 years system.During the 12‑week consultation period, the...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Health CertificatesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with veterinary associations on trends in the number of vets who can issue Animal Health Certificates for pet owners taking their pets abroad.
Answer: Defra regularly engages with veterinary associations on a range of issues, including animal health certification. Prior to the recent EU changes to pet travel requirements, the Department contacted relevant stakeholders, including the British Veterinary A...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Health CertificatesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of Animal Health Certificates on the cost of taking pets abroad.
Answer: On 22 April the EU brought in new rules affecting those travelling with their pets from third countries such as Great Britain into the EU. Defra officials have engaged with the European Commission to understand how they are being implemented, and how this...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Health CertificatesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with EU on the implementation of Animal Health Certificates for pets travelling abroad.
Answer: On 22 April the EU brought in new rules affecting those travelling with their pets from third countries such as Great Britain into the EU. Defra officials have engaged with the European Commission to understand how they are being implemented, and how this...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: Sussex WealdDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the closure of the Crowborough Birthing Centre on (a) public health and (b) patient safety in Sussex Weald; what assurances can he provide tha
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: Sussex WealdDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to reopen the Birthing Centre in Crowborough; and what steps he is taking to mitigate the impact of its closure on access to maternity care for residents in Sussex Weal
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNHS: Workplace PensionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many (a) Remedial Service Statements and (b) Remedial Pensions Saving Statements remain outstanding.
Answer: The NHS Business Services Authority, which administers the NHS Pension Scheme on behalf of my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has confirmed that, as of 23 April 2026, there are 429,451 Remedial Service Statements and 20,...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: Workplace PensionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when does he plan to publish updated deadlines for the delivery of (a) Remedial Service Statements and (b) Remedial Pension Saving Statements.
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of providing NHS Pension Scheme members certainty about when they will receive their Remediable Service Statement. An independent review team is assessing the NHS Business Service Authority’s revised plans for the ...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMen's Health Stakeholder GroupDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether minutes were taken for the discussions of the Men's Health Strategy Stakeholder Group.
Answer: The Men’s Health Stakeholder Group is an advisory group that provides advice to the Department on the implementation of the Men’s Health Strategy. It reports to the Men’s Health Project Board. The project board coordinates delivery across the Department a...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMen's Health Stakeholder GroupDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what statutory and third party bodies are members of the Men's Health Strategy Stakeholder Group.
Answer: The Men’s Health Stakeholder Group is an advisory group that provides advice to the Department on the implementation of the Men’s Health Strategy. It reports to the Men’s Health Project Board. The project board coordinates delivery across the Department a...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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