Manuela Perteghella MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
British Nationality: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the effect of the current level of fees for child citizenship registration on access to British citizenship for children (a) born in the UK and (b) raised in the
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
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the impact of the level of fees for child citizenship registration on access to British citizenship for children (a) born in the UK and (b) raised in the UK to pa
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
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has considered (a) introducing a fee waiver for applications for British citizenship for children and (b) reducing the level of fees for such applications.
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
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the impact of the level of fees for child citizenship registration on access to British citizenship for children (a) born in the UK and (b) raised in the UK to pa
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
Original Parliament recordVisas: SponsorshipHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of whether the current arrangements for the Certificate of Sponsorship priority service, including (a) the number of available slots and (b) the allocation process, are su
Answer: The number of daily priority slots available has recently been increased to 120 requests per day, alongside a reduction in the service level agreement timescales for standard requests. In addition to this, organisations operating within the care sector ca...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: SponsorshipHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of access to the Certificate of Sponsorship priority service on (a) recruitment, (b) workforce capacity and (c) service provision in the care secto
Answer: The number of daily priority slots available has recently been increased to 120 requests per day, alongside a reduction in the service level agreement timescales for standard requests. In addition to this, organisations operating within the care sector ca...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Advice and Liaison Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the consistency of (a) response times and (b) service provision by Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) across NHS organisations.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the consistency of National Health Service trusts in responding to Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) enquiries.Generally, there are no required national timeframes or service standards for responding to enquires made...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Advice and Liaison Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to issue national guidance on (a) response times and (b) service standards for Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS).
Answer: No assessment has been made of the consistency of National Health Service trusts in responding to Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) enquiries.Generally, there are no required national timeframes or service standards for responding to enquires made...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Company ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has for a successor to the Energy Company Obligation scheme (ECO4), including (a) a timetable for its introduction and (b) arrangements for the transition between sc
Answer: The Government has decided not to replace ECO4 when it ends this year. While the scheme has played an important role, it has faced significant challenges, particularly around poor-quality installations. This does not mean reducing support for low-income h...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Company ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Energy Company Obligation scheme on (a) the delivery of energy efficiency measures, (b) employment levels in the retrofit sector, (c
Answer: Since ECO was launched in January 2013, it has delivered around 4.5 million measures in around 2.6 million properties (up to the end of February 2026). Of these measures, 52% were insulation measures while the rest were heating and micro-generation measur...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Company ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of (a) the adequacy of funding for the Energy Company Obligation scheme (ECO4) following its extension and (b) the level of funding available to support delivery.
Answer: Energy supplier obligation schemes will not be continuing. The government has agreed to a 9-month extension of ECO4 until 31 December 2026 to allow installers to carry out any remedial works needed following findings of non-compliance in external wall ins...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: ClosuresDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128328More
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: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat Alne Primary SchoolDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128327More
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: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOut-patients: AttendanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the cost of missed appointments in (i) Warwickshire and (ii) nationally; and what steps he is taking to reduce the number of missed appointments.
Answer: The Department has made no formal estimate of the cost of missed appointments in Warwickshire or nationally.However, we’re clear that reducing missed appointments is an important part of improving elective care and making best use of National Health Servi...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will use the Autumn Budget 2026 to provide long-term, recurring revenue funding for hospices.
Answer: As with all fiscal matters, we cannot pre‑empt the Autumn Budget. Decisions on future funding will be taken through the usual Budget process and will be taken in the context of the wider public finances. The Government recognises the vital role that hospi...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPalliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care will be supported by a) national accountability mechanisms and (b) sustainable funding to ensure equitable access to high-qu
Answer: The Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care will provide a clinically led, evidence-based framework to support sustained improvement in patient and carer outcomes, including reducing both inequality and unwarranted variatio...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Cigarettes: ShopsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what legislative measures are being considered to regulate the operation of vape shops within grade-listed or historically significant buildings, including any statutory powers l
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 120420 on 19 March 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Council: Soft PowerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the British Council in promoting UK soft power through the global dissemination of Shakespeare and related cultural progr
Answer: The British Council plays a crucial role supporting the UK's interests around the world, supported by its work on UK education, as well as its work to promote UK arts and culture, and the English language, including a love of the works of Shakespeare. The...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTheatre: William ShakespeareDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support is provided, including through the British Council, to UK theatre companies touring Shakespeare productions internationally; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact
Answer: The government provides support for international touring theatre, including Shakespeare productions, primarily through strategic funding delivered by Arts Council England (ACE).ACE's core investment strengthens theatre resilience across England via the N...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWilliam Shakespeare: Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking with the British Council to expand access to Shakespeare for young people in the UK and overseas, particularly through digital and outreach initiatives.
Answer: Shakespeare has no equal for global recognition and influence in English literature and continues to be a source of inspiration for new productions and creations across all artforms and media which the British Council supports and champions globally.The U...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the UK develops sovereign capability in defence systems.
Answer: The UK recognises the importance of ensuring resilience and choice across our most critical of military capabilities. This reflects the approach to long term national security set out in the Strategic Defence Review: ensuring we are integrated into NATO f...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential strategic risk of UK reliance on foreign technologies for critical defence systems.
Answer: The UK recognises the importance of ensuring resilience and choice across our most critical of military capabilities. This reflects the approach to long term national security set out in the Strategic Defence Review: ensuring we are integrated into NATO f...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNeuroendocrine Cancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure neuroendocrine cancer patients receive appropriate psychological, nutritional, and long-term follow-up support.
Answer: Improving the early diagnosis of rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers, is a priority for the Government. In February, the Government published the first ever National Cancer Plan with a dedicated chapter on rare cancers.The Government is committ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRare Cancers: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure timely patient access to innovative treatments for rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers.
Answer: Improving the early diagnosis of rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers, is a priority for the Government. In February, the Government published the first ever National Cancer Plan with a dedicated chapter on rare cancers.The Government is committ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNeuroendocrine Cancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of patient access to specialist treatments for neuroendocrine cancer, including peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.
Answer: Improving the early diagnosis of rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers, is a priority for the Government. In February, the Government published the first ever National Cancer Plan with a dedicated chapter on rare cancers.The Government is committ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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