Luke Evans MP: written questions
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Gyms and Leisure Centres: Business RatesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 31 March 2025 to Question 122861 on Business Rates, Gyms and Leisure Centres, whether she hold discussions with the leisure centre and gym sector on the impact of busine
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to gyms and leisure facilities, which are great spaces for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy, and play an important role within communities. We regularly engage with the leisure s...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGyms and Leisure Centres: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125241More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to WPQ 122859 answered on 31 March 2026, on Business Rates. Gyms and Leisure Centres, whether she hold discussions with the leisure centre and gym sector on the impact of business rates on the financial sus
Answer: HM Treasury Ministers and officials have regular discussions with representatives from across the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors, including gyms and leisure centres, to understand the impact of business rates on the sector’s financial sustainabi...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVAT: FraudTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124997More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 121856 on VAT Fraud, what steps she is taking to monitor the effectiveness of the (a) additional controls to strengthen systems and (b) the work of the Fraud Preve
Answer: Work to tackle fraud in claiming VAT refunds is carried out by a range of compliance, counter fraud and operational teams across HMRC. Controls introduced to tackle fraudulent VAT refunds include new reporting routes for customers, strengthened incident m...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Instruction: LeicestershireDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 3 March 2026 to Question 116254 on Driving Tests, how many full-time equivalent driving instructors were practising in (a) Hinckley and Bosworth constituency and (b) Leicestershire in
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) does not employ approved driving instructors. The table below shows how many full-time equivalent driving examiners who conduct tests at test centres in Hinckley and Bosworth and Leicestershire in January 202...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: RecruitmentDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 3 March 2026 to Question 116254 on Driving Tests, whether he will assess the potential impact of the driving examiner group recruitment campaign in (a) Leicestershire and (b) the East
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) does not employ approved driving instructors. The table below shows how many full-time equivalent driving examiners who conduct tests at test centres in Hinckley and Bosworth and Leicestershire in January 202...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisitor LevyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the overnight visitor levy on the UK's tourism competitiveness compared with other countries.
Answer: The impacts of the overnight visitor levy will be determined by local decisions. It will be up to Mayors and local leaders to decide whether to implement a levy, subject to a local consultation on specific proposals. Visitor levies are common in Europe an...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisitor LevyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the overnight visitor levy on the number of tourism jobs in (a) the UK and (b) the Midlands.
Answer: The impacts of the overnight visitor levy will be determined by local decisions. It will be up to Mayors and local leaders to decide whether to implement a levy, subject to a local consultation on specific proposals. Visitor levies are common in Europe an...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisitor LevyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the overnight visitor levy on GDP generated by tourism in (a) the UK and (b) the Midlands.
Answer: The impacts of the overnight visitor levy will be determined by local decisions. It will be up to Mayors and local leaders to decide whether to implement a levy, subject to a local consultation on specific proposals. Visitor levies are common in Europe an...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help improve skills and training for key professions within the vehicle repair sector, as stated in the Motor Insurance Taskforce Final Report (10.12.25).
Answer: Several apprenticeships, including Level 2 Autocare Technician, Level 3 Accident Repair technician and Level 4 Vehicle Damage Assessor, are available to support employers and learners in the vehicle repair sector to develop the skills they need.For non-le...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support information sharing on supply chain issues and concerns within the vehicle repair sector, as stated in the Motor Insurance Taskforce Final Report (10.12.25).
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade worked with other government departments, regulators and industry to support information sharing on supply chain issues affecting the vehicle repair sector, as set out in the Report. This included engagement through t...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: InsuranceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that the motor insurance industry is working closely with vehicle manufacturers to review the vehicle risk rating system.
Answer: The cross-government taskforce’s final report highlights the wider range of areas in which government is taking action; including taking steps to address vehicle theft and the cost of repairs. The government will continue to deliver against the actions se...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHinckley Health Centre: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Correspondence from the Minister of State for Care and Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care dated 26 March 2026 entitled 'NHS Neighbourhood Rebuild: next steps and
Answer: In March, we announced Wave 1 of Neighbourhood Health Centre schemes, with 27 sites across England selected to bring care closer to home 12 hours a day, six days a week, backed by up to £50 million. The schemes will accelerate and build on existing effort...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Listed BuildingsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Urgent Works and Repair Notice process to ensure that the structures of Grade II listed rural public houses are maintained to a robust sta
Answer: No such assessment has been made. Local planning authorities have powers to take action where a designated heritage asset has deteriorated to the extent that its preservation may be at risk. It is for Local Planning Authorities to determine use of their u...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordListed Buildings: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124189More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with local councils and building owners on steps to maintain Grade II listed to a robust standard.
Answer: The primary responsibility for the upkeep of a listed building rests with its owner. Where an owner fails to maintain a heritage asset, Local Planning Authorities have robust statutory powers to intervene. Our arms length body and statutory advisor for he...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what conversations he is having with NHS leaders about [i] the future of the PASS system and [ii] the role of digital case management system to support efforts to tackle CVD.
Answer: We are aware of the need for robust digital case management systems to identify, monitor, and track individuals who are at risk or are living with cardiovascular disease, including opportunities systems such as the Pedigree and Cascade Screening System ma...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will assess the role of digital case management CVD prevention systems in supporting efforts to facilitate trends in [i] moving from hospital to community care and [ii] analogue to digital ca
Answer: The Government is aware of the need for robust digital case management systems to identify, monitor, and track individuals who are at risk or who are living with cardiovascular disease.As stated in the 10-Year Health Plan, to accelerate progress on the Go...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of digital case management systems on tackling CVD.
Answer: The Government is aware of the need for robust digital case management systems to identify, monitor, and track individuals who are at risk or who are living with cardiovascular disease.As stated in the 10-Year Health Plan, to accelerate progress on the Go...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGyms and Leisure Centres: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122862More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will introduce updated guidance for the inclusion of community and independent gym and leisure facilities within RHL relief categories.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic. To respo...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGyms and Leisure Centres: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122861More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the impact of business rate costs on the ability of the gym and leisure centre sector to provide services for the health and w
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic. To respo...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGyms and Leisure Centres: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122860More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of business rates on the sustainability of the leisure centre and gym sector.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic. To respo...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGyms and Leisure Centres: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122859More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the leisure centre and gym sector on the impact of business rates on the financial sustainability of that sector.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic. To respo...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Choice SchemesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of NHS England's policy of mandatory Advice and Guidance and Elective Single Point of Access with NHS England's Patient Choice Guidance published De
Answer: The policy intention for Advice and Guidance (A&G) and the Elective Single Point of Access (SPoA) model is fully compatible with NHS England’s Patient Choice Guidance, published December 2023. Patients must continue to be offered a choice of provider ...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent progress she has made on supporting the development of alternative methodologies to the use of animals in science.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 25th November 2025 to Question UIN 91769 https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-11-17/91769
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAvian InfluenzaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the frequency is of the review process for her Department and the APHA to monitor the impact of avian influenza-related restrictions on the aviculture and caged bird sector.
Answer: Defra officials have engaged with the aviculture and caged bird sector, including regional bird clubs and other avicultural organisations, via stakeholder forums and individual discussions as appropriate to understand the impacts of the changes in bird ga...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAvian InfluenzaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the impact of avian influenza-related restrictions on the operation of the aviculture and caged bird sector will be considered at her next meeting with the APHA.
Answer: Defra officials have engaged with the aviculture and caged bird sector, including regional bird clubs and other avicultural organisations, via stakeholder forums and individual discussions as appropriate to understand the impacts of the changes in bird ga...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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