Manuela Perteghella MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Universal Credit: Work Capability AssessmentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress has been made in clearing the waiting list of Work Capability Assessments for existing Universal Credit claimants awaiting reassessment; and whether there are plans to increase the number
Answer: The number of outstanding claimants awaiting Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reassessment has been significantly reduced, with 97% of pre-May 2025 cases now cleared. The remaining reassessments continue to be progressed, and we expect processing times to...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Work Capability AssessmentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Department’s policy of prioritising new Universal Credit claimants for Work Capability Assessments on existing claimants seeking a reassessme
Answer: The number of outstanding claimants awaiting Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reassessment has been significantly reduced, with 97% of pre-May 2025 cases now cleared. The remaining reassessments continue to be progressed, and we expect processing times to...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to reassess council tax banding for properties on an individual basis.
Answer: The Valuation Office will be conducting a targeted valuation exercise to identify properties in scope of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge. Current Council Tax bands will not be revalued and will still apply. The Government is committed to ensuring the...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInland Waterways: LeisureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to protect the health of people using inland waters for recreation.
Answer: The Government will bring forward legislation through the Clean Water Bill, announced in the King’s Speech on 13 May, to deliver major reforms to the water system. Public health will be at the heart of these reforms, alongside measures to strengthen regul...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInland Waterways: LeisureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to inland waters for responsible recreational users.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of providing access to the outdoors for people’s health and wellbeing and encourages safe and responsible access to the countryside through the Countryside Code and support for nationwide water safety campaigns. Pu...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: FraudDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to tackle online platforms that fail to prevent the promotion of fraudulent content.
Answer: This government takes the issue of online fraud, including fraudulent advertising, incredibly seriously. DSIT works closely with other departments to address online fraud, including the Home Office, who have overall responsibility for fraud policy. The On...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: FraudDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she is taking steps to ensure that online platforms are required to implement proactive systems to tackle fraudulent content.
Answer: This government takes the issue of online fraud, including fraudulent advertising, incredibly seriously. DSIT works closely with other departments to address online fraud, including the Home Office, who have overall responsibility for fraud policy. The On...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBile Duct Cancer: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the early detection and diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma; and if he will consider developing specific clinical guidance or awareness initiatives for he
Answer: The Government is committed to improving outcomes for people affected by rare and less common cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma.The National Cancer Plan for England identifies earlier diagnosis as a key priority and includes specific commitments to im...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBile Duct Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding has been allocated by (a) his Department, (b) the National Institute for Health and Care Research and (c) other publicly funded bodies for research into cholangiocarcinoma in each of t
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering cancer research is shared between Department for Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology,...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBile Duct CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to identify the causes of the increase in the (a) incidence and (b) mortality rates of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) in England.
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of understanding trends in rare cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma.The Department supports research into cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (N...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealthwatchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of transferring the functions of Healthwatch into Government or NHS bodies on patient representation; and what safeguards he will put in place to
Answer: An impact assessment has been undertaken and published alongside the introduction of the Health Bill 2026. It outlines the non-monetised benefits, including the streamlining of the landscape and legislation, avoiding duplication of activity, and increased...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMatrimonial Proceedings: FinanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of (a) compliance and (b) enforcement processes for financial orders made in divorce proceedings; and whether he will make an assessment of the potenti
Answer: The Government acknowledges that there is clear evidence of challenges faced in financial remedy proceedings on divorce, in relation both to compliance with financial orders and the effectiveness of enforcement where there is a failure to comply. Enforcem...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: WarwickshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered evidence from fire service representative bodies regarding response time modelling and service coverage in Warwickshire.
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what mechanisms are available to (i) residents and (ii) elected representatives to challenge reductions in fire and rescue service cover at a local level; and whether he plans to
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of fire and rescue provision in rural areas, including Stratford-on-Avon; and whether additional (a) guidance and (b) protections are
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: WarwickshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has reviewed data on fire appliance response times in areas affected by changes to fire and rescue service resourcing in Warwickshire; and if he will require Warwicksh
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: WarwickshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what oversight his Department has exercised over the implementation of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Resource to Risk Plan; and whether he has assessed the potential imp
Answer: Decisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Curriculum TestsDepartment for EducationTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of SATS on students’ mental health and wellbeing.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Stratford-on-Avon to the answer of 22 May 2026 to Question 1462.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFurniture: Fire PreventionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the potential health risks of chemical flame retardants in upholstered furniture; and what plans the Government has to ban or restrict their use.
Answer: While the evidence of negative health impacts from chemical flame retardants (CFRs) in furniture is limited, the Government recognises concern about their widespread use.The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs) do not stipulat...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Curriculum Tests: Mental HealthDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of SATs on Y6 pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
Answer: The government believes pupils should both achieve and thrive in education. While schools should encourage pupils to do their best, the department does not recommend excessive preparation for primary assessments and certainly not at the expense of wellbei...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: ClosuresDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance exists for local authorities making permanent school closure decisions during the period before Local Government Reorganisation.
Answer: Until reorganisation formally takes effect, local authorities retain their statutory duties and decision‑making powers. Authorities proposing the permanent closure of a maintained school must continue to follow existing legislation and the department’s st...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat Alne Primary SchoolDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the status is of Warwickshire County Council's request to her Department, submitted on 25 February 2026, for revocation of the Direct Academy Order on Great Alne Primary School; and when her Department pla
Answer: A formal decision letter confirming that the Academy order for Great Alne Primary School has been revoked was issued on 16 April 2026, following a request from Warwickshire County Council submitted on 25 February 2026.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of current funding allocations for rural road maintenance in (a) Warwickshire and (b) Oxfordshire to address the effect on rural roads of (i) freeze-tha
Answer: The Government is investing a record £7.3 billion in local highway maintenance across England between 2026 and 2030. This long-term settlement gives local highway authorities the certainty they need to move away from short-term reactive repairs, including...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a reduced-cost pathway to British citizenship for children who (a) were born in the UK, (b) have resided in the UK for 10 yea
Answer: No recent assessment has been made of potential cost reductions for specific cohorts of children applying to register as British citizens.Fees for immigration and nationality applications are kept under review. From 08 April 2026, the fee for an applicati...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of (a) introducing a fee waiver for applications for British citizenship for children and (b) reducing the level of fees for such applicatio
Answer: Where changes to fee legislation are made, Impact Assessments are produced which identify potential impacts resulting from the changes. The most recent Equality Impact Assessment which includes considerations in respect of citizenship fees for children is...
Answered 19 May 2026
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