Manuela Perteghella MP: written questions
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HospicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department will reimburse hospices in England for the increase in employer National Insurance contributions introduced in April 2025.
Answer: The Department has no plans to reimburse hospices in England for the increase in employer National Insurance contributions (ENICs) introduced in April 2025. The planning guidance, published on 30 January 2025, sets out the funding available to integrated ...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHospicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the new framework for the commissioning and funding of hospice services by integrated care boards will be published; and whether it will be in force before 1 April 2027.
Answer: The Government is developing a Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care, and published an interim update on 4 June 2026 in the form of a Written Ministerial Statement, which is available at the following link:https://questio...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16185More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what revenue funding his Department will provide to adult hospices in England in 2026/27; and when that funding will be confirmed.
Answer: Whilst the majority of palliative care and end-of-life care is provided by National Health Service staff and services, we recognise the vital part that voluntary sector organisations, including hospices, also play in providing support to people at the end...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSheltered Housing: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of ongoing service charges and maintenance fees in age-restricted retirement housing developments after a property becomes vac
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 4726 on 8 June 2026.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty: Money LaunderingTreasuryTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15121More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of compliance with Money Laundering Regulations on individuals providing financial assistance to family members in property transactions; and whether she plans to
Answer: Under the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs), businesses undertaking regulated activity, including facilitating property transactions, must establish policies, controls and procedures to mitigate the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing. The...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: Palliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to ensure that the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care recognises dementia as a life-limiting condition that requires a constant palliative approach from d
Answer: The Government recognises that people living with dementia can have significant palliative care and end-of-life care needs. We are working closely with a range of stakeholders, including Dementia UK, on the development of a Modern Service Framework (MSF) ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDementiaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia establishes care co-ordination as a minimum national expectation for people living with dementia, and if
Answer: We are engaging with a wide group of partners to understand what should be included in the modern service framework to ensure the best outcomes for people living with dementia. We continue to engage key professional groups, including people with lived exp...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWaste: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what weight is given to environmental harm when determining penalties for waste crime.
Answer: The sentencing guidelines for waste crime offences take into account environmental harm, for example, if there is polluting material of a dangerous nature and if there will be any effect on air or water quality, amenity value or animal health or flora. Th...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWaste: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what penalties are currently in place for waste crime; and what assessment she has made of the adequacy of those penalties in reflecting the full environmental and social impacts of su
Answer: The Government is taking a firm, zero‑tolerance approach to waste crime, ensuring penalties reflect the harm caused. The Waste Crime Action Plan commits Defra to working with the Ministry of Justice to review whether existing penalties, including fines, a...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWaste Disposal: MonitoringDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what collaborative frameworks are in place between her Department, law enforcement agencies, and local authorities to support the effective implementation and enforcement of digital wa
Answer: Digital waste tracking is one of the major structural reforms being implemented under the Waste Crime Action Plan to design waste crime out of the system and will apply to waste operators in all areas of the UK. Defra is leading the delivery of the Action...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWaste Disposal: MonitoringDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with police forces on using digital waste tracking data to investigate and disrupt criminal groups operating outside the regulated waste sector, particular
Answer: The Environment Agency (EA) is working with their internal compliance and enforcement teams and external partners to ensure we maximise the potential of Digital Waste Tracking to tackle waste crime. They are developing a range of measures that cover preve...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWaste Disposal: MonitoringDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how the Digital Waste Tracking system will be designed to identify the point at which waste becomes unaccounted for, leading to incidents of large-scale fly-tipping; and what safeguard
Answer: Once fully implemented, the digital waste tracking service will require certain information about waste movements to be entered before the movement, followed by confirmation that a waste carrier has collected it and confirmation that it has been received ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: DisqualificationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she will review the rules on the suspension of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) after 28 days in hospital; and if she will introduce provisions to allow the exercise of discretion where a cla
Answer: Where an adult age 18 or over is maintained free of charge while undergoing medical or other treatment as an in-patient in a hospital or similar institution funded by the NHS, payment of (but not entitlement to) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) ceases ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: ImportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the steel import quota regime due to take effect on 1 July 2026 on UK advanced manufacturing sectors that rely on specialist steels no
Answer: The new steel trade measure has been designed to only cover steel requirements that can be met in the UK. Where this is not feasible for technical reasons, for example where single product codes contain different sizes or grades of steel products, quota s...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSewers: WildlifeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made with her Cabinet colleagues of the prevalence of wildlife fatalities in urban drainage systems; and what assessment her Department has made of the potential
Answer: In June 2025, Government introduced new national standards, making clear how sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) should be designed and maintained. Standard 6 dictates SuDS should maximise biodiversity benefits. Defra has not made a central estimate of wi...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordConveyancing: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to (a) modernise the current property system, (b) conduct a mass digitisation of documents, (c) increase communicative protections to prevent
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Home Buying and Selling Reform Roadmap which my Department published on 19 June. It can be found on gov.uk here.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCustoms: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of (a) the removal of the de minimis exemption and (b) other changes to United States customs arrangements on UK individuals sending (i) personal g
Answer: The Executive Order on de minimis is a US domestic policy initiative aimed at addressing longstanding US domestic concerns.We understand the challenges associated with these changes and have published resources on business.gov.uk to support exporters. DBT...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArts: Further EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of the Government’s proposed reforms to post-16 qualifications on (a) skills development in the creative industries, (b) access to music and creat
Answer: The department recently consulted on the post-16 level 3 and below pathways reforms and have considered views from specialist institutions on what is best for qualifications and building skills in the creative sector.The department intends to develop V Le...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department has taken to consider the needs of young people with (a) disabilities, (b) learning difficulties, and (c) communication needs who may be unable to advocate for themselves durin
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that young people, particularly those with disabilities, learning difficulties and communication needs, can access Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and wider support effectively. Assessment suppliers must conside...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason young people transitioning from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment at the age of 16 are required to be available for telephone assessments during school hours;
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that young people, particularly those with disabilities, learning difficulties and communication needs, can access Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and wider support effectively. Assessment suppliers must conside...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology and Media: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that media and digital literacy education is accessible to children with additional needs.
Answer: Following publication of the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final report on 5 November 2025, vital applied knowledge and skills in media and digital literacy will be embedded into the revised curriculum. There will be a public consultation...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help ensure that parents and carers have access to clear, accessible and tailored support to help them manage children’s online safety.
Answer: The government recognises the vital role parents and carers play in supporting children’s online safety. We launched the 'You Won’t Know Until You Ask’ campaign and the Kids Online Safety Hub to provide them with practical tools to build children’s resili...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that future children’s online safety policy reflects the experiences of children with additional needs.
Answer: Protecting children online is a priority for the Secretary of State. Through our recent consultation, we heard directly from 14000 children and especially reached out to voices that are sometimes missed. Following this, on 15 June, the government publishe...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrimary Care: Digital TechnologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of digital-first systems, including SMS-based appointment booking and online triage platforms, on patient access to NHS primary care services;
Answer: The NHS App provides a core national channel for patients to view, receive, and manage appointments across a range of care settings whilst ‘NHS Notify’ enables National Health Service organisations to send letters, text messages, and emails from a single ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Companies: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether steps will be taken to increase transparency in reporting on the allocation of revenue across infrastructure investment, executive remuneration, shareholder returns and custome
Answer: We have already taken steps to increase transparency of water company finances. Under the Water (Special Measures) Act, water companies are required to ensure the public has access to clear and concise information on their finances. In March 2026, Ofwat p...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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