Manuela Perteghella MP: written questions
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Local Government: DevolutionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when detailed guidance and criteria for neighbourhood governance structures will be published.
Answer: The government continues to engage with local government and the communities sector to ensure that we understand best practice. We will lay regulations and in due course.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration his Department has given to the potential role of a respiratory Modern Service Framework in reducing winter pressures on the NHS by improving outcomes for long-term respiratory c
Answer: Modern service frameworks will define an aspirational, long-term outcome goal for a major condition and will then identify the best evidenced interventions and the support for delivery. Early priorities will include cardiovascular disease, severe mental i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: PatientsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the number of emergency hospital admissions for respiratory conditions in (a) South Warwickshire, (b) the West Midlands region, and (c) England.
Answer: NHS England routinely collects data on emergency admissions, including the chief complaint recorded at attendance.In February 2026, there were 273,367 emergency admitted attendances in England, 14.9% of which recorded airway or breathing-related condition...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous Dogs: SalesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to prevent the illegal sale of XL Bully dogs on online marketplaces.
Answer: Since 31 December 2023, it has been a criminal offence to breed, sell, rehome or transfer ownership of XL Bully breed type dogs in England and Wales, including through online marketplaces. To help prevent illegal online sales, Defra endorses the Pet Adver...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: UniformsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his department will provide a timetable for reviewing the continued use of real bearskin in military ceremonial uniforms.
Answer: The current cost of a bearskin cap is £2,460 including VAT. Whilst the longevity of caps varies depending on how they are maintained, this can be up to and in excess of 20 years. The Department has not yet identified a synthetic alternative that meets the...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: UniformsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his department has made of the comparative lifetime cost of (a) real bearskin caps and (b) identified synthetic alternatives.
Answer: The current cost of a bearskin cap is £2,460 including VAT. Whilst the longevity of caps varies depending on how they are maintained, this can be up to and in excess of 20 years. The Department has not yet identified a synthetic alternative that meets the...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCourt of Protection: MaladministrationMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what avenues of redress are available to family members who believe there has been maladministration in the handling of a deputyship case.
Answer: Family members who believe there has been maladministration in the handling of a deputyship case have several avenues of redress.The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is responsible for supervising deputies and will investigate concerns raised about a d...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCourt of Protection: Vulnerable AdultsMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the he is taking to help ensure transparency in Court of Protection proceedings while safeguarding the privacy of vulnerable individuals.
Answer: We do not hold data on the average costs incurred by individuals subject to professional deputy orders.The Court of Protection sets strict rules about what deputies can charge, which are governed by specific practice directions and rules. Practice Directi...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCourt of Protection: Vulnerable AdultsMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate has been made of the average costs incurred by individuals subject to professional deputyship orders in the last five years.
Answer: We do not hold data on the average costs incurred by individuals subject to professional deputy orders.The Court of Protection sets strict rules about what deputies can charge, which are governed by specific practice directions and rules. Practice Directi...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: ComplaintsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to introduce a national standard for providing (a) full and (b) timely responses to complaints made within healthcare settings across England.
Answer: The Local Authority Social Services and National Health Service Complaints (England) Regulations 2009 set out in law the minimum standards National Health Service organisations must adhere to in respect of their complaint handling arrangements. This inclu...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Restraint TechniquesDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of trends in the level of the use of (i) physical restraint and (ii) isolation practices in schools; what steps her Department
Answer: The government recognises that the use of restrictive interventions, such as physical restraint and seclusion, can have a significant and long-lasting effect on the pupils, staff members and parents involved, as well as other class members.For this reason...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117106More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of HMRC’s approach to dealing with disguised remuneration schemes.
Answer: This government recognised that concerns continued to be raised about the loan charge and that some felt strongly that it had not been handled appropriately. The Government therefore commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matte...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review of the Loan ChargeTreasuryTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117105More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will offer the same settlement terms that will be provided in the settlement opportunity resulting from the implementation of the McCann Review to those that have already settled with HMRC.
Answer: This government recognised that concerns continued to be raised about the loan charge and that some felt strongly that it had not been handled appropriately. The Government therefore commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matte...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117104More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the value-for-money to the taxpayer of the Loan Charge.
Answer: This government recognised that concerns continued to be raised about the loan charge and that some felt strongly that it had not been handled appropriately. The Government therefore commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matte...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has provided guidance to Local Authorities on the forthcoming changes to Simpler Recycling for households.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Cannock Chase on 25 April 2025, PQ UIN 47856.
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMusical Instruments: CustomsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance is available to musicians to ensure compliance with CITES Appendix I and II species rules when travelling for performances.
Answer: Guidance to assist touring musicians in complying with CITES requirements is available at www.gov.uk/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports. Specific queries can be directed to the APHA CITES team Wildlife Licensing mailbox (wildlife.licensing@apha.gov.uk) or...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMusical Instruments: CertificationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government plans to review the operation of Musical Instrument Certificates for touring musicians following recent feedback from the sector.
Answer: The Government recently undertook a public consultation on potential reforms to the UK CITES regulatory framework and the music industry’s feedback was considered in detail as part of the Government’s response. There are currently no further plans to revi...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMusical Instruments: CustomsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of CITES regulations on musicians travelling internationally with instruments containing protected materials.
Answer: No recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of CITES regulations on musicians travelling internationally with instruments containing protected materials. However, Defra and its agencies regularly engage with representatives of the music sec...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool MilkDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Government plans to extend free school milk provision in 2026 to the additional 500,000 children newly eligible for free school meals.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Stratford-on-Avon to the answer of 2 February 2026 to Question 108822.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average response time is for repairing Category 1 road defects; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure compliance with (i) statutory and (ii) recommended repair times.
Answer: The Department does not collect or hold data on local authority response times for repairing Category 1 defects nor are there any statutory or recommended repair times.Local highway authorities are responsible for maintaining their networks under Section ...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms are in place to hold local highway authorities accountable when roads are left unrepaired for extended periods despite being reported as hazardous.
Answer: Under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 local highway authorities themselves are responsible for maintaining their network and for the delivery of maintenance works. The Act does not set out specific standards of maintenance, as it is for each individua...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFoie Gras: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to publish a timetable for introducing a ban on the import of foie gras.
Answer: The Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns. Foie gras production using force feeding has been banned...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFoie Gras: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her Department will introduce a ban on the importation of foie gras into the UK during this Parliament.
Answer: The Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns. Foie gras production using force feeding has been banned...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIVF: Homes for Ukraine SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration he has given to amending the NHS Charges to Overseas Visitors Regulations 2015 to remove the exclusion of assisted conception services for Ukrainian nationals who are lawfully re
Answer: Assisted conception services often require long-term treatment, lasting months or years, which does not align with the short-term nature of all visas that are covered by the Immigration Health Surcharge, including the Homes for Ukraine and Ukraine Permiss...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIVF: Homes for Ukraine SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason assisted conception services are excluded from the exemption from NHS charges for people in the UK under (a) the Homes for Ukraine and (b) Ukraine Permission to Extend visa schemes.
Answer: Assisted conception services often require long-term treatment, lasting months or years, which does not align with the short-term nature of all visas that are covered by the Immigration Health Surcharge, including the Homes for Ukraine and Ukraine Permiss...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
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